Athletic Aid Coordinator

Employment Status

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Staff

1

ASU-Jonesboro

Commensurate with Experience

3/10/26

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The Associate Director of Student Aid is responsible for the financial aspects of student-athlete scholarships and aid, acting as a liaison between the athletics department, the financial aid office, and student-athletes. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and NCAA regulations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.

• Acts as a link between the athletic department, the financial aid office, and student-athletes to ensure smooth communication and cooperation.
• Oversees and ensures that all financial aid for athletes, including athletic scholarships, complies with all relevant regulations, such as those from the NCAA, federal, and state governments.
• Processes and awards financial aid and scholarship funds for student-athletes.
• Provides guidance to student-athletes and their families on financial aid options, eligibility requirements, and application processes.
• Maintains student-athlete financial aid records, updates information in relevant compliance systems, and tracks data for assessment.
• Coordinate the annual review of Athletic Aid Policy and Procedure Manual and prepare financial aid reports for annual institutional and NCAA audits.
• Aid scholarship team during peak periods and the absence of other staff.
• Maintain professional knowledge of federal, state, institutional and NCAA regulations and reporting requirements.
• This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Assist prospective students and their families. Current students, high school counselors, faculty and staff on campus.
• Able to work with other departments effectively.
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain electronic filing and data entry.
• Ability to conduct research and compile data in report form.
• Ability to communicate with students and parents.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and office equipment.
• Experience with Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with SCT Banner.
• Basic knowledge of student financial aid and scholarships.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze and record data for spreadsheet use.
• Knowledge of basic Mathematics and statistics.
• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis of techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to plan and execute systems and organizational analysis and feasibility studies.
• Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews.
• Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops.

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Additional hours as requested and/or needed
• Regular and reliable attendance

The formal education equivalent of an earned Bachelor's degree.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

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