Assistant Director Financial Aid Loans - 524821 - The University of Alabama

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid Loans oversees the processing of federal and private student loans.

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 200641 - Financial Aid

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Financial Aid Loans oversees the processing of federal and private student loans.

Additional Department Summary: Assists Student Financial Aid administration through planning, implementation and management of federal and private educational loans processing and the debt and default aversion program established for Student Financial Aid. This position works directly with current and previously enrolled students at The University of Alabama by educating and advising them regarding their federal student loan responsibilities.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student financial aid experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student financial aid experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Financial aid experience at a major university to include a thorough knowledge of federal student aid programs is required.

Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of PC applications to include word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Ability to comprehend complex regulations and interpret such to the general public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required; must possess proven leadership ability and a customer service oriented philosophy; must be able to multi-task effectively.

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, marketing, communications, education, counseling or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with a minimum of one-year financial aid experience at a major university to include a basic knowledge of federal student aid programs.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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