Financial Aid Assistant Director

Med-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003022)

The Admissions and Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering all financial aid and admission for the Doctor of Medicine degree. Information on how to apply to medical school, required courses, as well as admission and financial aid deadlines can be found on this site.

Job Summary

Directs the University's financial aid program to meet enrollment goals and establish best practices. Oversees the implementation and operational functionality of financial aid systems as well as data integrity, warehousing, and user training. Coordinates the budgeting and fiscal management of a variety of programs and all financial aid reporting, awarding, and disbursing activities. Develops financial aid policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

The Financial Aid Assistant Director oversees and provides financial aid services in the School of Medicine. Duties include development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures so the department is able to provide as many opportunities and resources as possible for medical student financial support; coordinate financial aid counseling services, and coordinate liaison relationship of department with related University personnel,
and external agencies. Financial aid administration is under the direction of the Assistant Dean. Oversee the financial aid operations for the
School of Medicine, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid; interpret federal, state, and private aid regulations and implement and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with these regulations; stay abreast of all funding opportunities for medical students; Primary processor of federal, state, University grant and institutional and federal loans; Coordinate the creation and implementation of the strategic plan for the need-based funding for the SOM;
manage the coordination of the financial aid student complaint/appeal procedure for the School of Medicine in collaboration with the Executive Director; oversee the development and implementation School of Medicine interface with University financial aid data systems; supervise the system for collection and maintenance of all financial aid application materials and information; develop and implement tracking procedures needed for various aid programs;
prepare projections of student needs, funding available, and student eligibility; administer institutional aid programs as directed; oversee all federal, state, and private loan and scholarship application processing; ensure that financial aid services attain greatest effectiveness, efficiency, and maintain hospitable student services environment; train financial aid staff; assist assistant and associate deans as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Effort

The essential functions of the position are communications, and the incumbent must be able to use the telephone and computer. Normal business office, generally sedentary activities. Must also have the ability to stand for long periods of time and have the ability to travel.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Financial Aid Assistant Director

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Student Financial Services

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *a hybrid work arrangement is available after successful completion of provisional period: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote **Must be within commuting distance of the university to be considered

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable