Assistant Director-Financial Assistance

Francis Marion University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Financial Assistance. Reporting to the Director of Financial Assistance, the Assistant Director will join a service-oriented team and will be responsible for counseling students and parents in the areas of financial aid. Typical duties include:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintains thorough documentation of eligibility determinations, adjustments, and transactions, as well as program records for purposes of audits and program reviews.
• Analyzing and compiling statistical data.
• Completing quarterly and annual reports as required.
• Indirectly supervises office employees. Assists in planning documents and performance evaluations. Directly supervises student workers.
• Provides professional leadership by ensuring that Financial Assistance counselors have up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional guidelines concerning financial assistance.
• Conducts high school workshops, open house presentations, and other financial assistance workshops.
• Coordinates the awarding of all state scholarships for new and continuing students.
• Assists the Director of Financial Assistance with special projects.
• Evaluates applications for federal student financial assistance. Processes documentation as it is received. Awards federal, state, and private grants, loans, and work programs within specified guidelines.
• Assists in developing and implementing procedures to ensure an accurate and equitable application review process. Makes recommendations and implements changes concerning office procedures and other financial assistance processes.

FMU Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ financial aid experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience in the profession. Experience providing financial aid advising and counseling to university students.
• Previous work experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative responsiveness to problem-solving within a team environment.
• Process-oriented approach to prioritizing and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Can exercise good judgment when faced with difficult decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel required. Experience with Ellucian Colleague, Informer, Department of Education Web Applications are strongly preferred.

 State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and experience in student services programs.

State Classification:  Student Services Program Coordinator II (CB70)

Pay Grade: GEN07

Salary: $50,000

 Francis Marion University continues to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® Honor Roll School by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Application materials should include:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 26-14).
2. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
3. Resume/CV
4. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references; and
5. FM Staff Application.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547, or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution