Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid

Job Title: Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid
Department: Student Financial Aid
Classification: Exempt
Grade: 10
FTE/Working Schedule: 1.0

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid will assist in the coordination and review of financial aid applications, packaging and awarding of aid, and the proper distribution of institutional, state and federal funds.  Some of the major responsibilities will include coordination of loan processing, advising students about off-campus study expenses, and implementing verification procedures. This position will also interact with and provide counsel to students and families about financing a high-cost college education. 

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: 

• Coordinating and providing oversight for student loan policies and processing. This includes online access with training of staff to interact with agencies providing data and communications.
• Coordinating verification requirements.
• Advising students about finances for off-campus studies programs and making appropriate award adjustments to reflect additional assistance.
• Coordination and training of student employees in document preparation and review process prior to awarding.
• Meeting and communicating with students, their parents, campus advisors, and other pertinent constituencies about financial aid eligibility, requirements, availability and individual circumstances, where appropriate.

• Reviewing of financial aid applications, including FAFSA and CSS Profile documents. 
• Understanding and interpreting the FM and IM need analysis computations.
• Assisting in formulation and implementation of College financial aid policies.  Using these policies in a uniform and standard manner, while applying professional judgments for exceptions in appropriate situations.
• Using PowerFAIDS and other technologies to communicate effectively.  This includes development of electronic office processes for current and future use.
• Understanding and interpreting rules and regulations requirements for federal and state awarding.
• Representing Carleton’s Student Financial Aid Office at outreach functions and selected professional meetings.
• Other duties as assigned and required by the Director.

Education/Experience/Skills: 

Required: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree and have at least 5 year’s experience in an administrative, counseling or student services office at a college setting.  Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively and be motivated to assist students and their families in affording a high-cost college education. 

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Staff Salary and Benefits: The selected finalist’s salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal pay structure, and our overall compensation package. Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with a college contribution, a generous paid time off package, as well as access to many other campus amenities. 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota.  Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors  in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.