Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid

** Job Summary
**** Essential Functions
** The Assistant Director is responsible for managing all federal and state programs including the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Grant, Choose Ohio First, Ohio National Guard, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, Gear-Up, Governor's Merit, and any other specialized programs. Primary duties include awarding and disbursing of aid, reconciling expenditures monthly and annually with the Controller's Office and awarding agencies, completing reports, counseling students and families about obtaining and maintaining eligibility for aid, preparing documents for annual audits, quality assurance, and ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and agency rules and regulations, and the Return of Title IV Funds process.#

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** Additional Position Information:
**** Required Qualifications
*** Requires a relevant bachelor's degree.
* Requires a minimum of four years of experience in student financial aid or closely related experience in a higher education environment.
* Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to financial aid processes.
* The ability to provide counseling to students and families.
* Excellent customer service skills are required.
* Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Knowledge and experience using financial aid software including COD, NSLDS, FSA Partner Connect and Partner Portal.
* Experience with Workday student information system.
* Experience presenting financial aid concepts and related information to group is preferred.
** Application Instructions
** In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
** Final date to receive applications
** A review of applications will begin on March 9, 2026.
** Compensation
* * The salary for this position is $52,000 annually.
** FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
** United States of America (Exempt)
** Union Affiliation (if applicable):
**** For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
** Madilyn Otterbacher
** Email:
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** Non-Discrimination Statement
** The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our  for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.#
** State of Residence Statement
** It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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