What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director-GPS - Financial Aid position at University of Massachusetts Lowell?
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Financial Aid
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and grade/range
Applications Open: Mar 17 2025
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
As a vital member of the Financial Aid team, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid - GPS position plays an essential role in the administration of financial aid programs and in upholding compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations to ensure timely delivery of financial aid. This is a hybrid position.
The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) students and staff and well as assisting with day school student inquiries. The position assists students in navigating financial aid eligibility, assists with special circumstance appeals, explain financial planning strategies, verify student C-Flag eligibility and manage financial aid awards due to changes in enrollment, SAI, housing, outside resources, summer enrollment, etc. The Assistant Director also oversees a set of projects directly related to the management of GPS financial aid programs in collaboration with the GPS staff and other offices on campus.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of financial aid related experience
- Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
- Functional experience with an integrated Student Information Systems required; expertise with PeopleSoft Student Administration System preferred
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P16.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
