Assistant Director - Financial Aid

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

The position provides regulatory oversight for the day-to-day operations of the campus Financial Aid Office. The office administers over $30 million annually in federal, state, and institutional assistance to a student population of approximately 3,000. Provides direct support to a staff comprised of three counselors. Also, the position is responsible for providing counseling services to all students enrolled in the graduate program(s) at the Prescott Campus.

• General Financial Aid Counseling/Processing of Federal Loans
  
  
• Assisting in the Daily operation of the office
  
  
• Running reports and managing payment processing
  
  
• Scholarships – Internal/External and state Grant Programs
  
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

ERAU benefits include:

• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions
  
  
• Two BC/BS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
  
  
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  
  
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mail room and enjoy observation flights
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  
  
• Three to five years of work related experience