Assistant Director - Financial Aid

Unleash Your Inner Superhero: Become the Assistant Director of Financial Aid!

Are you a financial wizard with a heart of gold? Do you dream of empowering students to achieve their academic aspirations? Then your quest ends here!

The University of Maine at Farmington is not just looking for someone to crunch numbers. We're searching for a financial aid champion, a compassionate problem-solver, and a strategic leader to join our dynamic team as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid!

Imagine:

• Transforming lives: You'll be the key to unlocking educational opportunities for countless students, helping them navigate the complexities of financial aid and turn their dreams into reality.
• Leading with impact: You'll play a vital role in shaping our financial aid policies and procedures, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all.
• Innovating and collaborating: You'll work alongside a passionate team, leveraging cutting-edge technology and creative solutions to streamline processes and enhance student support.
• Becoming a financial aid guru: You'll stay ahead of the curve, mastering the latest regulations and trends in the ever-evolving world of financial aid.
• Being a student advocate: You will be a voice for the students, ensuring that they understand their financial aid options.

This isn't just a job; it's a mission!

 

Complete job description


Required Competencies: 

• Relationships and Team Building –Possess an attitude that fosters a respectful, non-threatening workplace environment. Demonstrated collaborative and collegial style of work. Demonstrated ability to work with community members.  Skilled in the development of strong campus and community relationships.
• Communications – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills concerning confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Planning and organizing – Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, consultative, interpersonal, problem-solving, human relations, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative thinking
• Adaptability - The ability to react positively and effectively to change. The ability to quickly learn and work effectively as well as adapt to the changing landscape of campus focus, administrators/leadership, and strategy.
• Problem-solving and Decision-making – Excellent problem-solving skills and solution-based disposition. Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned; Ability to make ethical decisions and exercise principled judgment and initiative when necessary.
• Technology Utilization – Technology used in the position includes, but is not limited to: PeopleSoft (MaineStreet), Concur, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, COD, EPIC, NSLDS, various social media platforms, etc. 
• Regulatory Compliance – Demonstrated understanding of Title IV and other relevant rules and regulations, and the ability to keep up on and appropriately implement and train staff regarding rule changes.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and appreciation for the mission of UMF, as well as the purpose of financial aid in college completion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant financial experience
• Work occasional evenings and/or weekends
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field 
• One (1) to three (3) years of progressive experience in an automated financial aid office
• Experience working at a regional public institution of higher education
• Significant professional experience in college financial aid

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our