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SUA 2 | Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide three professional references in the application.

Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full Consideration given to applications received by August 15, 2025

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01164

Classification Title SUA 2

Working Title SUA 2 | Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Employee Group Professional

Bargaining Unit SCUPA

Location Main Campus

Department Financial Aid

Pay Rate $54,983

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

8:00am – 4:30pm M-F. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Serves as one of the Financial Aid professionals that gives detailed financial aid counseling to prospective, transfer, and current students and their families. Must have approved access to Pa State Grant information via the PHEAA website and all Federal databases and other relevant interfaces.

Awards freshman, transfer, graduate students’ and current students’ financial aid as assigned.

Reviews and analyzes all relevant applicant data to determine financial aid eligibility and award amounts according to specific program criteria for Title IV financial aid.

Analyzes reduced income requests for entering freshman, transfer and current student and adjusts financial aid awards and federal methodology records as a result of approved requests. Accurately and thoroughly processes request for special or unusual circumstances.

Answers student and parent inquiries regarding financial aid with a high level of accuracy and displaying good customer service.

Offers financial aid presentations at orientations, Saturday Showcases, Graduate Student Visitation Days and other on campus events. Presents financial aid information to prospective students and their parents at local high schools and community presentations. Participates in other campus events as needed.

Responsible for all aspects of the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Program.

• Determines student eligibility.

• Must know and maintain federal direct loan procedures and operations.

• Interprets and implements Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan regulations as legislated by the

• Department of Education and Congress as it pertains to student loans.

• Serves as a University contact for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan administrative inquiries.

• Communicates with respective program administration officials on a regular basis which includes Federal Direct Loan agencies, Federal Direct Loan Servicers, private lenders, and private loan servicers.

• Must have approved access to the Department of Educations’ National Student Loan Data System, the Common Origination and Disbursement site, and FAA Access to CPS Online site. Must have a working knowledge of those sites and how to use them to gain status or clarity on issues, information and problem resolution.

• Assists with the maintenance and development of the computer system that supports the Federal Direct Loan Operations.

• Resolves Department of Educations’ C Codes related to students who exceed their loan limits.

• Provides instructions and guidance to others in the office who may assist with loan certifications

• Responsible in conjunction with the Office of Student Accounts for the monthly reconciliation of the Federal Direct Loan Program including PLUS Loans and the year end close out as required by the Department of Education.

• Last year’s close out amount was over $60,000,000

• Communicates with our student body regarding eligibility, loan deferments, repayment options and answers questions pertaining to the federal loans.

• Resolves issues that arise within the Direct Loan Program.

• Responsible for monitoring, performing, and then return aid in conjunction with the R2T4 process.

Responsible for determining eligibility, loan amounts and the manual processing of Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans specific to winter, spring and summer, including packaging and monitoring loan eligibility.

Responsible for making changes to the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans as per the students’ request and monitoring the impact of those changes on student packages.

Responsible for daily identifying and correcting over awards of federal aid.

Responsible for reviewing the Department of Educations’ Transfer Monitor Report.

Responsible for the Federal Direct Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling process, with regard to incoming, graduating and

Responsible for updating and/or developing loan-related publications, forms, website information and emails.

Supervises the financial aid Management Technician who is responsible for processing The Pennsylvania State Grant Program and all special programs administered by PHEAA .

Provides back-up support for the Federal PLUS Loan Program.

Serves as one of the Directors who determines student eligibility for the Emergency Loan Program.

Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.

Workload is determined in the scope of the job description. Other tasks may be assigned as changes in federal, state and institutional regulations and processes occur. Work is reviewed through the use of reports and databases and through discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

At least 3 months of experience working in financial aid

Successful performance in an on-campus interview

Applicants considered for this position must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Banner.

General knowledge and understanding of higher education

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Experience working with diverse populations

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 08/01/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2016

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three professional references in the application.

Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Full Consideration given to applications received by August 15, 2025