Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 660 WINYAH DR City: ORLANDO State: Florida Postal Code: 32803 Job Description: Assist department director with daily department operations and managing the departmental budget. Contributes to and executes the department’s strategic plan, setting a clear vision and following through on key initiatives and deliverables. Establishes, implements, and evaluates departmental policies and procedures in collaboration with institutional leadership and compliance standards. Represents the department and university in internal and external meetings, serving as a liaison to academic, corporate, community, and governmental stakeholders as appropriate to the department’s function. Assists with hiring and developing departmental staff by setting clear performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and addressing performance issues. Ensures staff compliance with all regulatory requirements and fulfills reporting obligations to accreditation bodies, compliance offices, and senior leadership within required deadlines. Other duties as assigned. Counsels students and parents regarding the availability of financial aid. Reviews financial aid applicant files for accuracy and verifies selected students with the Department of Education. Updates information to the Department of Education for verified students and makes necessary corrections. Processes letters to students for items needed to complete financial aid files and ensures eligibility criteria are met. Assists with creating and updating financial aid forms, reporting financial aid recipients to the state, and signing drop/add forms. Counsels veterans regarding benefits and assists with VA certification. Packages students with financial aid funds according to federal and state regulations. Downloads entrance and exit counseling reports, exports loans to loan guarantor, and imports response and disbursement files into the financial aid system. Reviews students' enrollment status and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) after the drop/add period and adjusts aid accordingly. Assists with determining excess financial aid, SAP determination, federal grants reporting, and reconciliation of loan accounts. Communicates with faculty for midterm or final grades, the Department of Education on policy issues, and assists with enrollment verification for loan borrowers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent writing and oral communication skills [Required] • Collaborative and problem-solving skills [Required] Education: • Bachelor's [Required] Work Experience: • 1+ year of higher education experience as financial aid assistant director [Required] • 2+ years of higher education financial aid experience [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $49,718.59 - $92,468.74 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse : This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.