Assistant Director Student Eligibility, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Assistant Director Student Eligibility, Financial Aid & Scholarships - 230000018I 

Description

 

Assistant Director – Student Eligibility and Employment (Student Services Professional 3 – MR11 )

Financial Aid & Scholarships

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The Assistant Director for Student Eligibility and Employment is responsible for the daily administration of NCAA Athletic Scholarship programs including the awarding/processing of recipients. This position is responsible for daily maintenance of SAP and Unusual Enrollment Appeals and requirements. The Assistant Director oversees the packaging process which awards state and federal aid, the campus-based programs (Federal Work Study and SEOG) and monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress. This position serves as the main point of contact for Satisfactory Academic Progress, Unusual Enrollment appeals and appeal questions. The Assistant Director is responsible for the process of awards for students in Borrower Based Academic Year (BBAY) programs and concurrent enrollment students. This position is also responsible for the oversight of federal and private loans awarding and eligibility requirements.  The Assistant Director administers the URTOPS program with the office of URaCE.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of NCAA Bylaw 15 (Financial Aid), apply relevant state, federal and NCAA rules and regulations and develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the awarding and adjusting of federal, state, athletic and other financial aid to student athletes—including the review of individual student-athletes cost of attendance, equivalencies and team limits; direct and coordinate financial aid compliance activities with the Associate Athletics Director for Business Affairs and the Director of Athletic Compliance; monitor all outside financial aid awarded to student-athletes from outside agencies; input all financial aid components into the Compliance Assistant Database as requested by the Director of Athletic Compliance; review and certify all team squad lists for accuracy; serve as the main point of contact for all student athletes and for any NCAA compliance issues, including NCAA Financial Aid appeals and appeal questions.

 

Serve as the main point of contact for Satisfactory Academic Progress and Unusual Enrollment; verify the SAP and Unusual Enrollment statuses for all students; coordinate Unusual Enrollment Appeals, SAP Appeals, committee review of appeals and the request for final review appeal process; review SAP reports daily and adjust student accounts accordingly; oversee all appeal processes that go through the Financial Aid Office – SAP, Unusual Enrollment & NCAA/Athletic aid appeals; awarding and reviewing loans as part of the packaging process.

 

Provide oversight and supervision for the Work Study Coordinator and 2 Loan Coordinators; oversee Campus Based federal aid, to include Federal Work Study, FSEOG, Academic Service, and Job Location and Development; administer the Undergraduate Research Training Opportunity Program (URaCE) Scholar’s program in conjunction with the office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor, to include recruiting students, managing funding, and providing ongoing training for students and supervisors.

As a member of the leadership team, this position will assist in the development of policies, operations, and strategic planning for the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; conduct presentations and workshops within and outside the University. Represent the University at outreach events.

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:  

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to build relationships and develop programming.
• Ability to provide direction, listen effectively, make sound decisions, and motivate staff. 
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and the ability to find solutions and develop implementation plans in a highly automated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a commitment to providing good customer service and a commitment to a continuous improvement philosophy. 

  

Review of applications will begin June 26, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; three years of experience in a Student Financial Aid Office; one year experience with Banner, MyMocsDegree, CANVAS, JobX/TimesheetX and Argos; one year experience coordinating and assessing student activities or programs.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in relevant field; one year experience working in recruitment or placement; experience developing and facilitating training for students, faculty, and staff; satisfactory Academic Progress experience; campus based aid experience; knowledge of loans; knowledge of Bylaw 15.

 

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. 

 

 

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Job
 Student Services  
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Chattanooga 
Organization
  Enrollment Svcs-Financial Aid 
Campus/Institute  Chattanooga 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Jun 15, 2023, 9:44:00 AM