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About Roger Williams University:
Roger Williams University, located in Bristol, R.I., is a leading independent, coeducational university with programs in the liberal arts and the professions, where students become community- and globally-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. Offering 43 majors and a plethora of co-curricular activities as well as study abroad options, RWU is dedicated to the success of students, commitment to a set of core values, the pursuit of affordable excellence, and to providing a relevant, world-class education above all else. In the last decade, the University has achieved unprecedented successes including recognition as one of the best colleges in the nation by Forbes, a College of Distinction by Student Horizons, Inc. and as both a best college in the Northeast and one of the nation’s greenest universities by The Princeton Review.

Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff. The University credits much of that growth and success to the hard work and dedication of its employees.

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, the Associate Director of Student Financial Aid and Financial Planning is responsible for oversight and support of all phases of the School of Law and University graduate student financial aid.  This includes successful administration of federal, state, institutional, and private sources of financial aid.

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

• Financial Aid Program Awards -
  a.  Develop a compliant disbursement plan in conjunction with the
       University's and School of Law's enrollment and retention plans;
  b.  Counsel students, parents, and alumni about financial aid and post-
       graduate loan forgiveness programs;
  c.  Certify eligibility for loan aggregates;
  d.  Award endowed scholarship funds under the direction of the
       Assistant Vice President and the Development Office of the School
       of Law.
   
• Policy and Program Administration -
  a.  Administer federal and private loans to include accountability for
       meeting loan report time restrictions and deadlines;
  b.  Oversee the School of Law's summer Public Interest funding;
  c.  Gather and analyze data as well as provide ongoing monitoring of
       financial aid programs;
  d.  Interpret and communicate University, School of Law, and federal
       policies.
   
• Event Participation -
  a.  Assist with and participate in on-campus events such as Accepted
       Students Days, Orientations, Open Houses, etc.;
  b.  Prepare materials and present information for the designated
       events.

In addition, the Associate Director will participate in department meetings and committees.

Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field is required as well as 3 - 5 years of financial aid experience.  A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is a must.  In addition, the successful candidate will have advanced and working knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid with a strong background in compliance administration to include internal and federal audits.  Working knowledge of other financial aid software such as PowerFaids and Colleague is preferred.  The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills across varied audiences such as students, parents, alumni, and staff. This position requires some work nights and/or weekends.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.
 
Application Instructions:
Please apply online at http://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=55585 and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.