Assistant Director Student Financial Aid & Programming - 500636
utoledo.edu, Toledo, OH, United States
Assistant Director Student Financial Aid & Programming
Job Title:
Assistant Director Student Financial Aid & Programming
Employment Classification:
U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit:
Professional Staff Association
Location:
Main Campus - Administration, Toledo, OH
Work Hours:
8:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Description This role contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s mission and vision by monitoring and ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional regulations, guidelines, and policies related to student financial aid administration. The role provides quality service and information regarding the full spectrum of student financial aid (SFA) resources to graduate and professional students, their families, University academic and business offices, and outside agencies. The responsibilities include oversight of the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process, aid administration, counseling, financial literacy, presentations, website and forms maintenance, serving on university committees, and collaborating with various colleges, departments, and external constituents to provide financial education. The position requires strong leadership, professionalism, and communication skills to manage SAP, graduate and professional aid processing, aid counseling, and resolving complex aid processing and eligibility issues while serving students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Two or more years in financial aid or a related field; experience with medical, law school, graduate, and professional level students required; five years preferred.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidance regarding student aid eligibility and processing.
Advanced computer knowledge and accounting experience preferred.
Some leadership experience in supervising employees required.
Experience in management of a program or function required.
Two years prior leadership experience in supervising employees preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Independent judgment and initiative.
Proven experience in reporting and data analysis.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and bringing them to successful completion.
Conditions of Employment To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
Applications close: 10 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time.
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Assistant Director Student Financial Aid & Programming
Employment Classification:
U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit:
Professional Staff Association
Location:
Main Campus - Administration, Toledo, OH
Work Hours:
8:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Description This role contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s mission and vision by monitoring and ensuring institutional compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional regulations, guidelines, and policies related to student financial aid administration. The role provides quality service and information regarding the full spectrum of student financial aid (SFA) resources to graduate and professional students, their families, University academic and business offices, and outside agencies. The responsibilities include oversight of the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process, aid administration, counseling, financial literacy, presentations, website and forms maintenance, serving on university committees, and collaborating with various colleges, departments, and external constituents to provide financial education. The position requires strong leadership, professionalism, and communication skills to manage SAP, graduate and professional aid processing, aid counseling, and resolving complex aid processing and eligibility issues while serving students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Two or more years in financial aid or a related field; experience with medical, law school, graduate, and professional level students required; five years preferred.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidance regarding student aid eligibility and processing.
Advanced computer knowledge and accounting experience preferred.
Some leadership experience in supervising employees required.
Experience in management of a program or function required.
Two years prior leadership experience in supervising employees preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Independent judgment and initiative.
Proven experience in reporting and data analysis.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and bringing them to successful completion.
Conditions of Employment To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
Applications close: 10 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time.
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