What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Financial Aid position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Posting Number
NFE02677P
Department
SDSU-Financial Aid
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting student success by helping to oversee financial aid programs, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to students and families. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to making higher education attainable through effective financial aid administration. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
This internal job posting is open to all current, permanent, full-time employees of SDSU within the Financial Aid department.
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships’ mission is to transform lives by providing access to higher education through high quality and innovative services that promote student success and empowerment in an environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement, professional development and employee wellbeing. An integral part of the Student Affairs Division, the office works closely with other offices within the division, as well as within Budget and Finance. The office culture is team-oriented, student-centered, and professional.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships and serves as a member of the financial Aid Management Team.
- Collaborates with senior staff to oversee office functions and strategic initiatives.
- Oversees multiple financial aid programs, including federal and state aid.
- Manages staff training, compliance, and campus outreach efforts.
- Supervises and trains financial aid staff.
- Administers summer awarding, PLUS Loan, and award revision programs.
- Oversees FAFSA comment code resolution and other student eligibility issues.
- Manages professional judgment reviews for income changes and special circumstances.
BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree earned by the date of hire;
- At least three years of experience in administration of financial aid programs;
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively supervise and handle difficult customer situations:
- Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: and
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with interpreting federal regulations and federal financial aid compliance;
- Experience working with financial aid awarding and student information system set-up.
- NASFAA credentials or a Certified Financial Aid Administrator designation; and
- Supervision experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
04/14/2025
Closing Date
04/22/2025
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
The starting salary for the Assistant Director of Financial Aid position is $60,873.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
8:00 to 5:00 week days with someweekend, evening, and travel hours.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
Internal
If internal, define scope of search
This internal job posting is open to all current, permanent, full-time employees of SDSU within the Financial Aid department.
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $84 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Sydney Chapman, at Sydney.Chapman@sdstate.edu or 605-688-4720.
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