Assistant Director, Financial Aid - Houston, United States - Rice University

Rice University

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is an integral part of the Office of Financial Aid within the Enrollment Division at Rice University, a highly selective research institution located in the Heart of Houston, Texas.

The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for the administration of all sources of student financial aid in a manner strategically driven to meet the enrollment goals of Rice University.

The office is also responsible for ensuring that students and families are informed about the financial assistance available to them, including information on all federal, state and institutional financial assistance programs.

The assistant director will be responsible for projects or initiatives that have a defined scope, moderate levels of complexity and external visibility, and require autonomous (independent) execution.

As part of a team, the Assistant Director will administer the University's financial aid programs and policies for undergraduate and/or graduate students.

The assistant director is also responsible for communicating these policies to students' families, Rice colleagues, high school educators, and the general public.

The ability to counsel and communicate complex financial information to students and their families is essential.

The assistant director will be building skills to learn the work of the enrollment division at a highly selective institution.

Familiarity with institutional methodology, and 100% verification, as well as knowledge of Rice University and/or experience in a higher education environment is desired.

Workplace Requirements
- *Exempt (salaried) positions under _FLSA _are not eligible for overtime. _

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience in financial aid
Type of experience: successful experience in higher education financial aid and successful track record of working with diverse student populations in a positive manner.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with students, families, and staff
Expertise in counseling and working with students individually, ability to provide excellent customer service in difficult situations
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage time and workflow and to manage multiple, concurrent high priority projects in a timepressured environment
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills, good judgment

Skills:

Use of spreadsheets to analyze and reconcile assigned programs.
Ability to use critical thinking in making adjustments or recommend enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.
Effective communication

Preferences:

Experience managing and reconciling federal or state financial aid programs at the institution level. _

Essential Functions:

Reviews detailed financial documents, including tax returns, for accuracy of reported financial information
Helps determine student awards based on computed financial need and other factors, adjust budget and package based on special circumstances
Reviews a wide variety of reports to identify changes or conflicting data in financial systems
Supports the aid processing for effective allocation of federal, state and institutional resources in financial aid packages by verifying, completing needs analysis and packaging undergraduate and graduate students
Aids students to facilitate solutions and resolves complex issues regarding their financial aid package, verification, satisfactory progress, or other financial aid concerns
Creates and presents financial aid presentations, both on and off campus
Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

Some travel to outreach events and conferences expected. _

Rice Mission and Values:
Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status._

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government.

Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.