Unleash Your Inner Superhero: Become the Assistant Director of Financial Aid!
Are you a financial wizard with a heart of gold? Do you dream of empowering students to achieve their academic aspirations? Then your quest ends here!
The University of Maine at Farmington is not just looking for someone to crunch numbers. We're searching for a financial aid champion, a compassionate problem-solver, and a strategic leader to join our dynamic team as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid!
Imagine:
- Transforming lives: You'll be the key to unlocking educational opportunities for countless students, helping them navigate the complexities of financial aid and turn their dreams into reality.
- Leading with impact: You'll play a vital role in shaping our financial aid policies and procedures, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all.
- Innovating and collaborating: You'll work alongside a passionate team, leveraging cutting-edge technology and creative solutions to streamline processes and enhance student support.
- Becoming a financial aid guru: You'll stay ahead of the curve, mastering the latest regulations and trends in the ever-evolving world of financial aid.
- Being a student advocate: You will be a voice for the students, ensuring they understand their financial aid options.
This isn't just a job; it's a mission!
Complete job description
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- One (1) to three (3) years of progressive experience in an automated financial aid office
- Work occasional evenings and/or weekends
- Supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience working at a regional public institution of higher education
- Significant professional experience in college financial aid
The University of Maine System offers a wide range of benefits, including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
How to apply:
Materials must be submitted via the UMS Career Site. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin at the close of business on March 24, 2025.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).