Assistant Director of Financial Aid Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Assistant Director of Financial Aid
University of North Carolina at Asheville
in Asheville, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$51,500-$56,000

Posted:

05/07/2025

Application Due:

05/22/2025

Category:

Financial Aid Position Number:

003916

Recruitment Range:

$51,500-$56,000 Work Schedule and Hours Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evenings and weekends as needed. Months per

Year:

12 Months Position Summary The Assistant Director of Financial Aid position provides support to the Associate Director of Financial Aid in leading the Office of Admission and Financial Aid. The Assistant Director must be available to represent the Office of Admission and Financial Aid by providing a high-level of public contact to a variety of constituents: to prospective and current students, to parents and families, and to high school counselors and representing the University during high school corresponding programming at times. This position will deploy an exemplary level of professionalism, knowledge, and problem-solving to handle departmental needs. The Assistant Director aids in decision-making on behalf of the institution related to financial aid packages for students. The Assistant Director assists the Associate Director with compliance audit checks, reconciliation of all state and federal programs, preparing and submitting monthly reports outlining compliance outcomes to the Director of Financial Aid. The Assistant Director must possess a strong knowledge base of the Banner system and stay abreast of all system upgrades and defects. The Assistant Director must be able to serve as a deputy for the Associate Director of Financial Aid with the ability make decisions in their absence, so the capacity to understand the expectations of the Director of Financial Aid position is important. Required Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Education/Experience/Skills Master’s degree. May also consider a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience. The preferred candidate will have four to six years of prior work experience in a financial aid office, preferably using Banner and Slate. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of financial aid programs and regulations including both governmental and private loan programs, and experience with university accounting, budgeting, and disbursement policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to develop and deliver presentations to diverse audiences on financial aid programs, budgeting and financial planning. The Assistant Director is expected to provide one-on-one financial aid counseling to current and prospective students during periods of high volume. Knowledge of, and a willingness to stay abreast of, general information on federal regulations in various ways, including: conference travel, accessing professional colleagues, and accessing contacts within the federal government to gain answers to questions, insights and suggestions, and national best-practices. Ability to coach, develop, and mentor financial aid team members in a way that fosters both departmental growth and evolution while focusing on individual professional development. Work with team members to expand their understanding of the financial aid field, as well as their areas of interest in professional development and cross-training, and to learn how financial aid information can improve their individual performances throughout the unit.

Posting Number:

E0508 Closing date: 05/22/2025
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to equality of educational experiences for students and is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. UNC Asheville will not discriminate against students, applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation•, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, or privileges of University-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of University facilities. •UNC Asheville acknowledges and understands that the category of sexual orientation is not a protected category under Federal or State law and therefore can not be grieved beyond campus level.
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