Director, Financial Aid

Title: Director, Financial Aid

Employee Classification: Director, Financial Aid

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

Department: DAL-Financial Aid-521240

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $99,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFAS) office at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is dedicated to assisting qualified students in securing financial support to pursue their educational goals. By offering a variety of financial aid options—including grants, college work-study programs, and loans—the SFAS office strives to make higher education accessible and affordable. These financial aid programs are funded and regulated by federal and state governments, and the office facilitates the application process through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

Position Overview

The Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships is a senior-level administrative leader responsible for overseeing the organization's operations, ensuring efficiency, and meeting students' service needs. Responsibilities include policy updates, technological utilization, fund allocation, loan coordination,reporting, audit visits, and meeting timelines. Reporting to the VP for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, develop policies and procedures, make daily operational decisions, and collaborate with various
campus departments. This position also supervises all full-time and part-time employees. 

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in administration or student service and six years of professional experience in college or university Financial Aid operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal and state laws. Leadership skills and the ability to plan and direct largescale projects and assignments.
• Considerable knowledge of university organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of information management systems, specifically student financial aid systems.
• Effective communications skills both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Experience with PeopleSoft 9.0. Experience in Higher Education. Masters degree

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties:

• Provide senior level administrative and professional work and oversite of the financial aid and scholarships office; assume the responsibilities of the