Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Lowell, MA

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Financial Aid Operations Analyst
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position:

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks an experienced Financial Aid professional to meet the demands of supporting an electronic office working as a part of a team of analysts. This position is focused on financial aid awarding and quality control. Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations, the Financial Aid Operations Analyst is responsible for reviewing, awarding, and monitoring eligibility requirements for federal, state and institutional aid programs for Undergraduate, Graduate, Online and Professional Studies students. The Financial Aid Operations Analyst is responsible for verifying the accuracy of application data in accordance with federal and state aid regulations and making adjustments to aid packages for changes in eligibility.

    The Financial Aid Operations Analyst will assist the Financial Aid Operations team with the system testing of packaging, budgeting, and Satisfactory Academic Progress programs to ensure accurate calculations. This position coordinates summer and winter aid awarding process. Evaluate, award and monitor summer and winter aid eligibility and disbursements.

    1. Reviews, processes, and awards student financial aid funds in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies. Manages the weekly financial aid packaging processes to ensure accurate and timely awarding of financial aid funds. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency with processes and student services.
    2. Identifies and processes changes in student eligibility throughout award period, including enrollment changes, housing changes, subsequent ISIRs, additional aid, and verification changes.
    3. Assist with the system testing of the PeopleSoft Financial Aid annual regulatory releases, including budgeting, packaging, and satisfactory academic progress programs. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of financial aid systems, including PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Campus Logic, and SUMMIT reporting.
    4. Coordinate summer and winter aid awarding process. Evaluate, award and monitor summer/winter aid eligibility and disbursements.
    5. Conduct financial aid informational activities, such as Orientation, Open Houses and similar public speaking engagements on and off campus. Participate in university meetings, financial aid workshops and conferences in order to develop and remain current with local, regional and national financial aid policies and procedures. Assists other financial aid office staff in various tasks, such as overflow assistance. Participate in departmental policy decisions related to implementation of federal, state and institutional regulations, policies and procedures.

    Promote the University's commitment to customer service by:

    • Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
    • Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
    • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

    Minimum Qualifications (Required):

    • An earned bachelor's degree
    • Three-five years of higher education financial aid experience
    • Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations
    • Strong organizational skills and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
    • Functional experience with an integrated Student Information Systems required; expertise with PeopleSoft Student Administration System preferred
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
    • Must be able to meet the access requirements to secure federal/state databases such as National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

    Additional Considerations:

    • Functional expertise with PeopleSoft Student Administration System
    • Excellent interpersonal and public communications skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
    • Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed
    • Understanding of technology to deliver student financial aid
    • Embrace technology and appreciate how to use it to enhance service to students
    • Individual exercises discretion and independent judgment
    • Individual must be able to interpret complex federal regulations and apply them consistently and equitably on a daily basis
    • Brings problems not of a routine nature to the attention of the manager
    • Supervises 1 - 5 student employees
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required
    • Communications on a regular basis with other offices
    • Coordinates information sessions with external agencies
    • The ability to work effectively with diverse groups

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

    This is a SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P16.

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

    Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.


    The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

     

  • 9 Days Ago

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Assistant Student Loan Manager - Financial Aid
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary: The Assistant Student Loan Manager is responsible for the processing of all private educational loan programs and Federal Direct Plus Parent/Grad Loans processed through the Financial...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director Financial Operations
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health - Non Executive
  • Burlington, MA FULL_TIME
  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Work Shift:Day (United States of America)The Director,...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Assistant Director of Financial Research Administration
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position: The Office of Research Administration (ORA) provides assistance to faculty and research staff in all aspects of managing external research funding. The Assistant Director ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Senior Financial Analyst
  • KBW Financial
  • Tewksbury, MA FULL_TIME
  • KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has currently partnered with a rapidly growing manufacturer seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. This role is a unique chance to co...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Team Leader II - Financial Assistance
  • USALLIANCE Financial
  • Chelmsford, MA FULL_TIME
  • About this Role: Assist management with leading the Financial Assistance team and support the daily operations of the department. Responsible for documentation, resolution and follow up of various del...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Manager, FP&A - Chief Technology Office/Research and Development (Remote/Flexible)
  • Insulet Corporation
  • Acton, MA
  • Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier li...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Associate, Cyber Risk & Analysis - Technology and Cyber Change (ES Risk)
  • Capital One
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Principal Associate, Cyber Risk & Analysis - Technology and...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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ACCS Clinical Program Director
  • Vinfen
  • Haverhill, MA
  • Job Description Schedule:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Weekend and night on call rotation required Salary: $ 66,000/ year The ACCS Cli...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Program Director
  • Vinfen
  • Brighton, MA
  • Job Description Schedule:Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm Salary:$52,660 / year As a Program Director I (PD) you willoversee the ope...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty: Hospitality Management
  • MassBay Community College
  • Wellesley Hills, MA
  • Adjunct Faculty: Hospitality Management Department: Dean of Business and Professional Studies Location: Wellesley Hills ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • NORTH FALMOUTH, MA
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • NORTH FALMOUTH, MA
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • NORTH ANDOVER, MA
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 2/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local fi...
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