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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Salary
$53,276.00 Annually
Location
Shreveport, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
207513
Department
LSU-Shreveport
Opening Date
03/26/2025
Closing Date
4/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
For Additional Information Concerning This Job Posting Contact
Jennifer Isaac
LSUS Department of Human Resource Management
Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS
(318) 797-5279
LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go towww.lsus.edu
LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.
No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Minimum Qualifications
LSU Shreveport seeks a self-motivating and enthusiastic team member to serve as Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Assistant Director is the central administrator responsible for the management of the online student population.
Description
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid position is a 12-month unclassified position reporting to the Director of Financial Aid.
Responsibilities and Duties
Bachelor’s degree required. This position requires acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills and must be committed to providing excellent customer service. Possess strong organizational and leadership skills. Provide guidance to other professional and support staff personnel. Preference is given to individuals who have at least three years of financial aid experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4884481)
Apply
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Salary
$53,276.00 Annually
Location
Shreveport, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
207513
Department
LSU-Shreveport
Opening Date
03/26/2025
Closing Date
4/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
For Additional Information Concerning This Job Posting Contact
Jennifer Isaac
LSUS Department of Human Resource Management
Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS
(318) 797-5279
LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go towww.lsus.edu
LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.
No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Minimum Qualifications
LSU Shreveport seeks a self-motivating and enthusiastic team member to serve as Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Assistant Director is the central administrator responsible for the management of the online student population.
Description
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid position is a 12-month unclassified position reporting to the Director of Financial Aid.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Coordinate all communications with online student population to increase engagement and resource awareness by maintaining website, creating emails, social media campaigns
- Collaborate with the Financial Aid Coordinators and Counselors to ensure online students’ needs are identify and resolved
- Manage all aspects of the packaging federal and state aid including, Louisiana Go Grant, SEOG, ProPell and Geaux Teach.
- Oversee monthly reconciliation of federal and state programs between federal agencies and the business office
- Oversee the Satisfactory Academic Progress annual review and end of semester check for students on probation and coordinates with other staff working on these functions
- Develop and maintain a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration within the Financial Aid Office and across campus with University offices and colleagues to meet students’ needs
- Evaluate business processes, make recommendations, and provide solutions to increase efficiencies for the office
- Remain current on all federal, state and institutional financial aid programs
- Counsel with students and parents and assist with the completion of financial applications
- Participate in activities designed for student recruitment and retention
- Provide financial aid presentations to area high schools and organizations when requested
- Organize and conduct on-campus and off-campus workshops to inform students about financial aid and the application process
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree required. This position requires acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills and must be committed to providing excellent customer service. Possess strong organizational and leadership skills. Provide guidance to other professional and support staff personnel. Preference is given to individuals who have at least three years of financial aid experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Salary : $53,276
