Senior Associate Director of Student Employment and Personnel Management

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking to hire a Senior Associate Director of Student Employment and Personnel Management to join the Office of Student Financial Services.  

This position is responsible for comprehensive financial aid management for an assigned caseload of students, which includes determining aid eligibility through the review of application materials and ISIRs, managing verification processes, and ensuring compliance by making necessary adjustments based on enrollment changes and federal updates. The role also oversees student employment and Federal Work-Study programs, coordinating off-campus placements and ensuring accurate payroll processing while providing training and support to both students and staff. Additionally, the position leads the administration of specialized financial aid initiatives, such as the Prison Education Program, by managing Title IV eligibility and outreach for incarcerated students. It further directs overall student services and office management functions by supervising staff, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, and promoting continuous process improvements that support regulatory compliance and enhance customer service.

Due to the nature of this position, work beyond regular hours (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm) may be necessary. This could include evenings and weekends.  

To view the full list of responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills, please refer to the job description here.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary range for this full-time, on-campus, non-represented position is $75,000-$90,000 and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion,  plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan.   Additional benefits  include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

Required Qualifications: 

• Typically has the education associated with a Master’s degree and at least 7 years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of academic and directly related professional work experience.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. 
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to organize and administer programs in a highly computerized environment. 
• Strong attention to detail and aptitude to handle multiple tasks. 
• Capacity to work independently and as a member of a team. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous financial aid experience.
• Previous experience with PeopleSoft or other enterprise-wide database systems for higher education.

HOW TO APPLY

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /.  

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

Important Information About the Recruitment Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references.
• A background check will be conducted for the selected candidate.
• The University is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. 

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to