Assistant Director for Financial Aid Counseling

The University of Puget Sound is hiring an Assistant Director for Financial Aid Counseling to join our Student Financial Services Team!

The Assistant Director provides the highest level of customer service as they manage a financial aid caseload of prospective and enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at Puget Sound. The Assistant Director determines need-based financial aid packages, reviews and responds to Special Circumstance appeals, employs professional judgment in determining eligibility for university, federal and state aid programs, ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal rules and regulations and participates in overall state and federal aid program management.

This position is:

• Regular
• Full-time, (1.0 FTE)
• Standard university business hours of 8am - 5 pm Monday through Friday.

View a full job description and apply today through our University website for Staff Employment!

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All candidates must complete an application through our official website for consideration.

This position will be able to take advantage of Puget Sound's generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, floating holiday, and campus bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures, and more!)

Please note:

-Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.

To be considered for this role, a candidate must:

• Hold a Bachelors degree and have a minimum of three years experience student services in a college or university setting
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of FSA Title IV Federal Regulations and experience in financial aid counseling
• Have familiarity and proficiency with technologies to include integrated student information systems, MS Office and Google Workspace. Experience with PeopleSoft Campus highly desirable.
• Respectfully work, communicate, and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $25.96 to $27.40 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
• This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• For more information on Puget Sound's non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/2023%20Benefits%20for%20Non- Exempt%20Staff.docx.pdf

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks and, if applicable for the position, a drug screen, physical test and functional assessment.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

About Puget Sound:
Puget Sound is a national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington. To learn more about the university, visit "About Puget Sound" on the university's website (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about).

Diversity Statement:

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to
active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

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