Assistant Director - Undergraduate Financial Aid at Chapman University

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Chapman University is hiring an Assistant Director - Undergraduate Financial Aid. This role leads and mentors the counseling team, ensures compliance with financial aid regulations, resolves complex issues involving students and parents, and represents the office at events and presentations to support undergraduate financial aid services.

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Lead and supervise a counseling team of 4 to 6 members within the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office.
Develop training materials and maintain continuous team proficiency on federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Manage compliance, data integrity, and quality assurance for financial aid processes and reporting.
Handle escalated complex issues involving students, parents, and university partners.
Prepare and deliver presentations at orientations, financial aid nights, and community events.
Collaborate with campus departments such as Disability Services, Global Education, Student Business Services, and Registrar's Office.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, at least 4 years of undergraduate financial aid experience, strong knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired qualifications include a Master’s degree, NASFAA credentials, experience with PeopleSoft/Campus Solutions and ImageNow/Perceptive Content, management experience, and bilingual Spanish-English ability.
Compensation range is $79,000 to $82,000 annually.
Position is full-time, exempt, and involves on-campus teamwork and collaboration.

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At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

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Position Information

Position Title	Assistant Director - Undergraduate Financial Aid
Position Type	Regular
Job Number	SA97224
Full or Part Time	full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification	Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range	$79,000-$82,000
Pay Range Information	Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	As a critical part of the Undergraduate Financial Aid management team, the Assistant/Associate Director provides leadership, mentorship, support, and direction to the counseling team while providing valuable insight and innovation about policies, procedures, programs, and regulations. This position helps to ensure data integrity and compliance with university, state, and federal laws, internal controls and quality standards of service. This position resolves problems outside the scope of the counseling team, including working directly with students and parents and researching and resolving complex issues. The Assistant or Associate Director prepares materials and presents to large and small groups during orientation, financial aid nights, and as requested by community partners. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Responsibilities	Management and Leadership Serve as a member of the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office management team. Provide leadership, mentorship, support, and direction to the counseling team within the office, directly supervising 4 to 6 team members. Create and maintain cohesive training materials for new team members. Provide a platform for the team to maintain continuous proficiency in federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies. Participate in setting goals and objectives for the area and measure performance against those goals and objectives. Provide policy and regulation interpretation; determine exception requests as deemed appropriate for the position level. Evaluate internal practices, procedures, and policies and recommend changes or enhancements. Promote a positive image of the Financial Aid Office and Enrollment Division ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely information is disseminated in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintain professional currency through active participation and leadership in associations and committees both internal and external to the university. Create and maintain a master calendar that includes regular meetings with the team as well as individual team members. Communication and Outreach Regularly meet with students and families as needed. Handle student, parent, and other issues requiring escalation in a diplomatic and tactful manner. Present at on- and off-campus financial aid events including financial aid nights, conferences, and enrollment events that may include overnight travel. Act as a primary liaison for campus partners including Disability Services, Global Education, Student Business Services, Office of the Registrar, as well as the Dean of Students Office to answer questions, provide guidance, and resolving complex problems. Annually lead the effort to update all forms, communications, and web-based materials. Data Management and Reporting Monitor weekly, monthly, and annual reports to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Reports may include transfer monitoring, over-award reporting, housing changes, study abroad changes, as well as withdrawal reports. Provide consistent data and analysis related to the effectiveness of the work being done in order to identify trends, successes, and areas of improvement. Provide insight during regularly scheduled leverage planning meetings and assist with any yearly setup or changes as needed. Provide quality assurance and testing of financial aid packages.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 4 years undergraduate financial aid experience in a public or private non-profit university Strong and current knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs Proven ability to communicate clearly and accurately with internal and external partners as well as students and their families Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, remain calm, and empathize with students and parents from diverse backgrounds Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality with a strict adherence to FERPA standards Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions and sound judgments on routine to critical matters Ability to maintain and present data in a clear and concise manner Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team Strong organizational skills to prioritize projects and deadlines and assist the team to do the same Comfort with public speaking and presentations including the creation of presentations and outreach materials
Desired Qualifications	Master’s degree Multiple NASFAA professional credentials Significant experience with PeopleSoft/Campus Solutions, ImageNow/Perceptive Content, as well as Microsoft Office Suite At least one year experience managing a small team or professional employees Billingual Spanish and English
Special Instructions to Applicants	At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community. Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References	4

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One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815

RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618

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One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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