Deadline to apply: Until filled

Reports to: Assistant VP, Financial Aid

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid analyzes student financial aid data and operate within federal, state and institutional regulations and guidelines; awards financial assistance to eligible students; provides related counseling services for students and parents; assists in the administration of the FA Department.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Financial Aid Office experience

Essential Duties

• Counsel and advise students/families regarding all aspects of financial aid including making SVC affordable, being prepared to deal with a wide range of emotions. Be able to effectively communicate with other members of the SVC community with regard toFA.
• Keep current in all aspects of FA, by subscribing to and taking advantage of online/in person training and webinars and using these tools for research.
• Recommend and assist with development of policy and procedure. Train support staff and work studies as necessary.
• Work with students/families regarding all aspects of financial aid and the functions of the FA office regardless of being responsible for the specific program.
• Manage all state financial aid and other special state sponsored programs – includes awarding, reporting, reconciling, progress, reporting, developing written procedures, and other functions of the program as required.
• Assist with assignment and notification of endowed funding.
• Assist whenever necessary with functions of the Assistant VP, Associate Director, and Student Services Assistant. Be able to advise students/families generally of any function of the FA office regardless of responsibility for that specific program. Back-up for verification, professional judgements, R2T4, reconciliation, SAP, appeals and all other functions of the FA office.
• Be involved in the development projects relating to automation and reporting/tracking mechanisms for Colleague.
• Participate and present Financial Aid information at Admission events. Be prepared to work extended hours during peak processing times and special events. Travel may be required. Attend Financial Aid Conferences if the agenda is justified and travel funds are available.
• Work independently and without daily supervision. Be able to make sound decisions using professional judgment.
• Must meet deadlines for special projects while completing daily tasks.
• Other duties as assigned when necessary to meet the needs of the FA Office.

Environment

All duties require strictest confidentiality regarding sensitive information from students and families. The Assistant Director along with the Assistant VP, Associate Director, and Student Services Assistant, must operate closely as a team as well as with the Admission Office, Student Accounts Office, Registrar and other offices in the SVC community.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new faculty, staff and adjunct positions. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

TO APPLY:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650

OR electronically to: employment@stvincent.edu