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Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Administrator, School of Law
Position Title & Department: Director, Law School Financial Aid; School of Law
Department Description:
USD School of Law is one of the 84 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates. The law school's faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks in the top 20% (36th out of 204) among U.S. law schools in scholarly impact according to a 2018 study. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.
Detailed Description:
The Director of Law School Financial Aid plays a crucial role in shaping law school financial aid policies and developing strategies for the efficient utilization of funds. These efforts are geared towards advancing the law school’s strategic enrollment goals for student recruitment and retention. This position carries the responsibility of overseeing the accurate and timely administration of myriad financial aid programs, ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures. In this capacity, the Director will oversee day-to-day operations of processing financial aid for over 1,000 JD, LLM, MSLS, and Paralegal students. The Director functions as the lead administrator for Law Financial Aid and is expected to provide consistent leadership, direction, and staff development for all law school financial aid matters. The Director works closely and collaboratively with other University administrators and staff as a resource for federal regulations and institutional policies that govern financial aid.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exemplifies exceptional skills in financial aid management and leadership, driving the advancement of accessible and inclusive financial aid, student support, and financial wellness services.
- Demonstrates leadership by overseeing and guiding a team of two Law School Financial Aid Counselors.
- Reviews, interprets, and ensures compliance with federal, state, University, and agency regulations.
- Conducts annual internal financial aid audit and prepares reports.
- Establishes verification and awarding policies and determines eligibility for packaging and revisions.
- In collaboration with Law School Admission, manages and maximizes effectiveness of institutional scholarship awarding.
- Develops and maintains loan default prevention and management program.
- Assists in counseling prospective and current students on financial aid programs.
- Oversees Department of Education COD Direct Loan and CPS ISIR file transfers.
- Responsible for annual updates and setup for the Law School’s portion of the Ellucian Banner Financial Aid Module.
- Develops and delivers financial aid webinars and outreach presentations.
- Represents the Law School Office of Financial Aid and Admissions at select recruiting events.
- Performs other financial aid and/or administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related area required.
- Five years of progressive financial aid management in roles such as Financial Aid Director, Deputy Director, or Associate Director within a university setting is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of admissions processes and procedures is preferred.
Salary: $7,000 - $8,486 per month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement contributions. Please visit the benefits section of our website for more information.
Special Application Instructions:
Resume and Cover Letter Required
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Advertised: March 12, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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