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Assistant Director - Student Eligibility and Employment, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Position Number: 2437066
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Financial Aid

Assistant Director - Student Eligibility and Employment, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
21000001D3

Assistant Director - Student Eligibility and Employment, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - 21000001D3

Description

Assistant Director - Student Eligibility and Employment (Student Services Professional 3 - MR11)

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

The Assistant Director - Student Eligibility and Employment is responsible for the daily administration of the NCAA Athletic Scholarship programs including the awarding/processing of recipients. The position is responsible for overseeing the packaging process which awards state and federal aid, overseeing the campus based programs (Federal Work Study and SEOG), and monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress. The Assistant Director will process awards for students in Borrower Based Academic Year (BBAY) programs and concurrent enrollment students. The position will provide oversight of the study abroad awarding. The position will also provide oversight and supervision for three financial aid coordinators.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of NCAA Bylaw 15 (Financial Aid); apply relevant state, federal, and NCAA rules and regulations to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the awarding and adjusting of federal, state, athletic and other financial aid to student athletesincluding the review of individual student-athletes cost of attendance, equivalencies and team limits; direct and coordinate financial aid compliance activities with the Associate Athletics Director for Business Affairs and the Director of Athletic Compliance; monitor all outside financial aid awarded to student-athletes from outside agencies; input all financial aid components into the Compliance Assistant Database as requested by the Director of Athletic Compliance; review and certify all team squad lists for accuracy; serve as the main point of contact for all student athletes and for any NCAA compliance issues including NCAA Financial Aid appeals and appeal questions; serve as the main point of contact for Satisfactory Academic Progress and Unusual Enrollment; verify the SAP and Unusual Enrollment statuses for all students; coordinate Unusual Enrollment Appeals, SAP Appeals, committee review of appeals and the request for final review appeal process; review SAP reports daily and adjust student accounts accordingly; oversee all appeal processes that go through the Financial Aid Office - SAP, Unusual Enrollment & NCAA/Athletic aid appeals; responsible for the packaging/awarding of state and federal funds to eligible students; awarding and reviewing loans as part of the packaging process; oversee Campus Based federal aid, to include Federal Work Study, FSEOG, Academic Service, and Job Location and Development; administer the Undergraduate Research Training Opportunity Program (URaCE) Scholars program in conjunction with the office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor to include recruiting students, managing funding, and providing ongoing training for students and supervisors; assist in the development of policies, operations, and strategic planning for the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; conduct presentations and workshops within and outside the University; and represent the University at outreach events.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to build relationships and develop programming
Provide direction, listen effectively, make sound decisions, and motivate staff
Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and the ability to find solutions and develop implementation plans in a highly automated environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to providing good customer service and a commitment to a continuous improvement philosophy

Review of applications will begin on August 23, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; three years of experience in a Student Financial Aid Office; 1 year experience with Banner, MyMocsDegree, CANVAS, JobX/TimesheetX, and Argos; and 1 year experience coordinating and assessing student activities or programs.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree; preference given to individuals with Satisfactory Academic Progress experience, campus based aid experience, and knowledge of loans; 1 year experience working in recruitment or placement; and experience developing and facilitating training for students, faculty, and staff.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Assistant Director - Student Eligibility and Employment, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Job
Student Services

Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization
Enrollment Svcs-Financial Aid Campus/Institute Chattanooga

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Aug 13, 2021, 12:49:22 PM

EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 201 Human Resources Center, Dept. 5455, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, telephone (423) 425-5468. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity

To apply, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_chattanooga/jobdetail.ftl?job=21000001D3&tz=GMT-07%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles