What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - Financial Aid position at University of Maine?
Unleash Your Inner Superhero: Become the Assistant Director of Financial Aid!
Are you a financial wizard with a heart of gold? Do you dream of empowering students to achieve their academic aspirations? Then your quest ends here!
The University of Maine at Farmington is not just looking for someone to crunch numbers. We're searching for a financial aid champion , a compassionate problem-solver , and a strategic leader to join our dynamic team as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid!
Imagine:
- Transforming lives: You'll be the key to unlocking educational opportunities for countless students, helping them navigate the complexities of financial aid and turn their dreams into reality.
- Leading with impact: You'll play a vital role in shaping our financial aid policies and procedures, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all.
- Innovating and collaborating: You'll work alongside a passionate team, leveraging cutting-edge technology and creative solutions to streamline processes and enhance student support.
- Becoming a financial aid guru: You'll stay ahead of the curve, mastering the latest regulations and trends in the ever-evolving world of financial aid.
- Being a student advocate: You will be a voice for the students, ensuring that they understand their financial aid options.
This isn't just a job; it's a mission!
Complete job description
Required Competencies:
- Relationships and Team Building –Possess an attitude that fosters a respectful, non-threatening workplace environment. Demonstrated collaborative and collegial style of work. Demonstrated ability to work with community members. Skilled in the development of strong campus and community relationships.
- Communications – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills concerning confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Planning and organizing – Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, consultative, interpersonal, problem-solving, human relations, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
- Innovative thinking
- Adaptability - The ability to react positively and effectively to change. The ability to quickly learn and work effectively as well as adapt to the changing landscape of campus focus, administrators/leadership, and strategy.
- Problem-solving and Decision-making – Excellent problem-solving skills and solution-based disposition. Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned; Ability to make ethical decisions and exercise principled judgment and initiative when necessary.
- Technology Utilization – Technology used in the position includes, but is not limited to: PeopleSoft (MaineStreet), Concur, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, COD, EPIC, NSLDS, various social media platforms, etc.
- Regulatory Compliance – Demonstrated understanding of Title IV and other relevant rules and regulations, and the ability to keep up on and appropriately implement and train staff regarding rule changes.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and appreciation for the mission of UMF, as well as the purpose of financial aid in college completion.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- One (1) to three (3) years of progressive experience in an automated financial aid office
- Work occasional evenings and/or weekends
- Supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience working at a regional public institution of higher education Significant professional experience in college financial aid
The University of Maine System offers a wide range of benefits including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
How to apply:
Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" found below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume Contact information for three (3) professional references
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Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on March 24, 2025.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship .
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, the review will be at the discretion of the University.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400.
