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Financial Aid Assistant Director - Technology & Compliance

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Location
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Salary
Salary of $60,000.
Date posted
Oct 6, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Financial Aid
Employment Type
Full Time

Position Information

Working Title:  Financial Aid Assistant Director - Technology & Compliance
UW System Title:  Financial Aid Assistant Director
 

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Financial Aid Director and assists in directing strategic short and long-term initiatives, advises on key policy implementation in accordance with applicable guidelines, and supervises staff to facilitate the awarding of financial aid to qualifying students.

This position provides oversight and leadership in several key areas for the office, including award processing, maintenance and monitoring of system upgrades, outages, tools and training in the student information system (Peoplesoft).  Works closely with the University’s Division I athletics program, providing guidance and support for its NCAA financial aid compliance efforts.   

This position’s primary focus will be to support our system requirements for processing federal aid and compliance review.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

  • Assists in the development of strategic planning initiatives and unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources and alignment with the strategic plan.
  • Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives.
  • Interprets NCAA Bylaws, uploads and reconciles athletic awards and continuously monitoring and evaluating aid received by student athletes to ensure compliance.
  • Serves as a key authority among internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit in the absence of a director.
  • Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
  • Research and implement best practices in technical support, compliance review and financial aid policy and procedures.
  • Assists with the unit budget.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree at time of application 
  • Experience with the Financial Aid student information system
  • Thorough knowledge of financial aid rules and regulations


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience working in a Financial Aid office
  • Knowledge and understanding of NCAA compliance regulations
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali


The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions Of Appointment

Occasional evening/weekend work may be required, with extended hours as needed, normally during peak processing times of the year.  Some travel may be required for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment.  This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule subject to approved telecommuting request.  Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Salary

Salary of $60,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

To Apply

Please go to the full job posting at https://www.uwgb.edu/human-resources/employment/career-opportunities/financial-aid-assistant-director-technology-compli/, and select the applicable application link. 

Select the job title for which you are applying.  Click the "Apply for Job" button.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password” and select "Sign In."  If you have not yet registered, click on "Register Now" to begin the registration process. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
  • Resume 
  • Names and contact information for three references

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Becky Haeny
Phone:  (920) 465-2603
Email:  haenyr@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Note: The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

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