Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Job Summary

Are you interested in applying your skills and experience to help students achieve their educational goals? Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity that provides a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including employee tuition benefits?

The Office of Financial Aid is looking for a professional with experience in student aid program management, compliance, and/or reporting to fill our Assistant Director, Financial Aid position. Apply now to join our team!

The Assistant Director, Financial Aid for Controls, Assessments, and Program Management is responsible for monitoring quality assurance and federal, state, and institutional compliance for the Office of Financial Aid. The position manages processes related to the accurate and timely awarding of student aid, maintains the Office of Financial Aid’s Policy and Procedure Manuals and procedure guides, assists with reporting and audits, and manages the TEXAS Grant program at UT Dallas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete and monitor multiple quality controls to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely awarding and administration of federal, state, and institutional student aid.
• Manage the TEXAS Grant program at UT Dallas, including awarding, compliance, and reporting.
• Maintain Office of Financial Aid Policy and Procedure Manual, procedure guides, and institutional documentation.
• Maintain new staff training materials, coordinate staff trainings with leadership team, and offer scheduled and ad hoc staff training.
• Monitor changes in regulations and requirements of federal and state programs and communicate such changes to administrative team and UT Dallas community, as appropriate.
• Assist with federal, state, and institutional reporting and audits.
• Work with the Office of Financial Aid’s Technology Team on special projects, testing, and launching new business processes and/or initiatives.
• *Minimum Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least three years of higher education administration experience in financial aid, student finance, or related area. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of higher education administration experience in financial aid, student finance, or related area

At least one to two years of supervisory experience

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• *Pay and Benefits

What We Offer

UT Dallas aims to attract and retain talented staff and faculty to support the University’s students and mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical with prescription drug coverage (100% paid for full-time employees), dental, and, vision insurance plans
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plans
• Employee tuition assistance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness and employee assistance programs
• Employee resource groups
• and much more!

Salary Range: Up to $63,000, commensurate with experience