Financial Aid - Manager, Assistant Director, Director

Overview

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an elite, intimate private college in Tempe, AZ focused on educating students in advancing technology, including computer science, information security, game, and new media technologies. We are an entrepreneurial, results-oriented organization committed to delivering high standards of innovation and service.

Are you a technophile who values the traditional academy while wanting a modern technology campus? We offer a living-learning technology environment where students develop innovation projects to graduate and potentially patent and market their ideas.

The Role

UAT is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Financial Aid Department. We welcome candidates with experience as a Financial Aid Director, and we are open to training a strong candidate who meets the essentials of the position. Title and pay will depend on experience, skillset, certifications, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities include supervising the Financial Aid Team and overseeing daily operations related to packaging students while complying with Title IV, and meeting the needs of students and administration. This role provides leadership to ensure the highest quality of customer service, dissemination of accurate and timely information, and financial aid services to students, parents, the community, and staff via the Office of Student Financial Aid, outreach activities, and written, electronic, and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Train financial aid staff and other departments’ staff on financial aid policies, procedures, regulations, and counseling techniques
• Review, analyze, and report on regulatory changes that affect financial aid operations
• Manage institutional default prevention program
• Complete monthly enrollment reporting through Student Clearinghouse
• Conduct internal audits and other monitoring procedures; prepare for and coordinate external annual audits
• Help manage institutional recruitment efforts by conducting presentations with students and families at UAT open houses and new student orientations, and by designing communication materials and strategies on financial aid eligibility at UAT
• Regularly review accounts receivables for active students with UAT Accounting department
• Act as primary liaison between UAT and U.S. Department of Education

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred: a combination of a Bachelor's degree and specialized education or experience may also be considered
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students from diverse backgrounds
• Develop positive rapport with assigned financial aid personnel to foster teamwork
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel including student workers
• Work independently on complex financial aid issues and processes
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Operate computer hardware, software, and other appropriate office equipment
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Cultivate positive relationships with UAT students and ensure high level of customer service
• Ability to analyze processes, improve procedures, and generate innovative solutions
• Experience managing Title IV programs
• NSLDS, Reconciliation Compliance, Cash management

Salary

(depending on education, experience, certifications)

Manager: $63,000-$74,000

Assistant Director: $65,000-$76,000

Director: $70,000-$100,000

Summary of Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Medical insurance option with UAT paying over 60% of the premium, depending on coverage selected
• UAT covers 100% of the monthly premium for Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
• Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, and AD&D options
• Vacation, Personal Time, and over 15 Paid Holidays
• Competitive employee and dependent scholarship programs
• Meal benefit at University Café
• University Store discount and other discount programs
• Positive, open, and transparent work environment and culture with Kudos Program, Casual Fridays, Select Work Weeks, employee wellness activities, and campus events
• Flexible work schedule: telecommuting options based on tenure
• Employee training and development: essential skills modules on the job

UAT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

UAT does not sponsor foreign visas. Thank you for your understanding.

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