Senior Assistant Director of Operations

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Hiring Department

 

Student Financial Aid
 

Job Description

 

The Senior Assistant Director of Operations will serve on the senior leadership team within the Student Financial Aid (SFA) office. This role and will focus primarily on overseeing the daily operations of importing FAFSA data, managing the awarding and disbursement of financial aid, and ensuring strict adherence federal, state and institutional regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Federal, State, Institutional, and third-party regulations when awarding financial aid and athletic aid to student athletes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the SFA office and the department of Athletics, providing exemplary customer service to the student athlete population.

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Hiring Department

 

Student Financial Aid
 

Job Description

 

The Senior Assistant Director of Operations will serve on the senior leadership team within the Student Financial Aid (SFA) office. This role and will focus primarily on overseeing the daily operations of importing FAFSA data, managing the awarding and disbursement of financial aid, and ensuring strict adherence federal, state and institutional regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Federal, State, Institutional, and third-party regulations when awarding financial aid and athletic aid to student athletes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the SFA office and the department of Athletics, providing exemplary customer service to the student athlete population.
• Oversee the awarding process of all state financial aid programs, including fund allocation, mandatory reporting, and maintaining ongoing compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for interactions with the Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive compliance documentation, policies, and procedural manuals.
• Conduct and document compliance research, provide guidance, and act as a backup resource for the operations teams.
• Responsible for monthly/annual reconciliation of scholarship programs, ensuring accurate3 and up-to-date records.
• Serve as a backup for the advising team during busy times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary

 

Salary Range: $56,864-$65,000 per year
Grade: GGS-011

University Title: Senior Assistant Director Student Support Services

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Shift

 

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; some evenings and weekends required
 

Minimum Qualifications

 

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• 3 to 5 years of progressive financial aid and/or 1-2 years’ experience supervising a team/projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• PeopleSoft Experience

Application Materials

 

Cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education and experience.
 

Columbia Missouri Information

 

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources.  Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

 

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/...

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

 

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