Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Services at InsideHigherEd

Job SummaryThis position is a professional level position reporting to the Director, Financial Aid Services and assists in the management of the Financial Aid Office. Primary responsibilities to include supervising team individuals who are responsible for student information and counseling elements of the financial aid process. Also, this position recommends institutional financial aid policies and procedures based on Federal & State regulations, disseminating financial aid information to student body. Instrumental in the planning, development and implementation of scholarship management software and coordinating and developing communication strategies through KU systems. Collaborates with other appropriate institutional departments to coordinate programs, services and policies.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree required.3 to 5 years minimum of direct leadership experience within financial aid.Supervisory experience within financial aid.Strong understanding of Title IV regulations.Strong understanding of state grant (PHEAA/AES) aid policies.Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience with Next Gen Web Solutions Scholarship Management System.Experience with the Department of Education systems, including but not limited to COD, NSLDS, and FSA Partner Connect.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree preferred.5+ years of Minimum Qualifications listed.Supplemental InformationApplications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on January 4, 2026.The starting salary range for this position is $88,020.00 - $99,500.00.All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.Non-Discrimination Statement Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [email protected], or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html. Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety ReportThe Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at [email protected].