Assistant Director, Processing and Verification, Office of Student Financial Aid
Do you have experience with financial aid verification, federal guidelines, and managing verification requests and requirements? Are you looking for an opportunity to interact with parents and students regarding their financial aid eligibility requirements? If you answered “Yes!”, the Assistant Director, Processing and Verification with the Office of Student Financial Aid position at the University of Iowa, may be the career move for you!
WHAT YOU’LL DO: In this role, the Assistant Director, Processing and Verification will support and provide guidance to the Processing and Verification team. This role will work with the Associate Director, Processing and Verification to implement and provide oversight of Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), V4/V5 verification, and any verification needs required by the Department of Education. This role will ensure timely and accurate verification, review reports and oversee task buckets, troubleshoot errors, and resolve verification issues. This role will also work with special and unusual requests from students and parents for professional judgement review and assist with determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid.
The Assistant Director, Processing and Verification will also have an opportunity to:
· Implement and provide oversight of compliance with any ISIR comment codes, V4/V5 verification requirements, and any verification changes required by the Department of Education.
· Review reports and task bucket activity to ensure all work is being completed timely.
· Test various EFC and SAI calculations. Adjust and submit EFC and SAI changes as required.
· Coordinate with the team that processes, verifies, and corrects the student’s FAFSA.
*For a full job description, including all duties and competencies expected, please e-mail the contact listed below.
About the Department: The Office of Student Financial Aid assists students with the costs of their educational investment. Our committed team of professionals works in partnership with families, providing information on available options and assisting with the financial aid process.
This position is performed fully on campus.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of Financial Aid Office experience
Demonstrates an EXTENSIVE proficiency level in:
- Financial aid programs and policies: knowledge of and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study.
- Communicating for effective relationships: knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Accuracy and attention to detail: understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
- Data gathering and analysis: knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes. Ability to use these skills to collect and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects.
o Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Desired:
- An understanding of University of Iowa policies and procedures
- Experience in MAUI, or similar system
TO APPLY
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:
· a resume and a
· cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
