MSUAASF Range E - Director of Financial Aid
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Posted: 11-Feb-26
Internal Number: JOB_POSTING-3-13952
Salary Range: $63,722.00 (minimum) - $128,942.00 (maximum)
Job Description: The position is accountable for the administration of all federal, state, university, and non-institutional student Financial Aid programs and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Development of processes and procedures that fulfill requirements and attain maximum utilization of available funds is required. The position ensures all Financial Aid reporting requirements are met. Monitoring and maintaining financial aid systems and making recommendations for system upgrades are within the scope and integral to uninterrupted delivery of Financial Aid funds.
Responsibilities:
- Administer all federal and state financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to maximize utilization of available aid funds.
- Ensure timely and accurate Financial Aid reporting.
- Monitor, maintain, and recommend upgrades to financial aid systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least five (6) years progressively responsible financial aid administration experience in a college/university setting.
- At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse clientele and commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Excellent speaking, writing, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to incorporate regulatory requirements and fiscal stewardship into strategies, policies, and procedures that enhance university objectives.
- Comprehensive technical understanding of complex financial aid administrative systems to ensure integrity, accuracy, and security of confidential data.
- Leadership and supervisory skills to manage and coordinate multiple priorities.
- Research and communication abilities to keep university current on new and emerging financial aid regulations, trends, and best practices.
Working Conditions: Ability to work a flexible schedule during peak times; travel for national, regional, and state conferences, seminars, and workshops, which may include overnight stays.
Physical Requirements: Very Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. The job is sedentary with occasional movement.
Work Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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