Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Job Description
Proposed Start Date
02/03/2025
Classification Title
Advising and Student Services
Rank
N - No Rank
Working Title
Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Department
331241 - FAO Financial Aid
Position Number
D98513
Representation
UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable
Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE
1
Tenure Status
N - not applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is responsible for the overall management of the office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. This includes, but is not limited to funds management, Federal, State and local reporting, policy development and analysis, scholarship administration, compliance oversight, and processing operations. This position will direct administration and compliance of $220 million on an annual basis in federal, state, and institutional aid and scholarships. The Director will promote staff development, and strive to enhance and cultivate a culture that promotes student success, a positive public relations image for Portland State University for students, parents, contributors and community members. Serving as a member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team this position works collaboratively with the colleges/schools, athletics, advancement, other enrollment management departments, and other administrative and student services departments. The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is comprised of a team of 23 staff, 10-15 student employees and an annual operating budget of $2.1 million.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Three to five years of successful experience in Financial Aid at the Director OR Associate Director level.
- Demonstrated leadership of a diverse unit of financial aid and scholarship professionals
- Prior responsibility for audit management, program certification and ensuring compliance.
- Experience with automated disbursement and tracking through Financial Aid software and knowledge of current applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree preferred
- Financial Aid leveraging and modeling experience
- Scholarship administration experience
- Ellucian Banner experience preferred
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours
TBD
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
This is an external recruitment through Summit Search Solutions. Apply on the link below.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Apply here
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Lyndi Hewitt, PhD (she/her)
Senior Consultant
615-423-0525
lhewitt@summitsearchsolutions.com
Summit Search Solutions
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No
Background Check Required
Yes
Position End Date (if applicable)
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