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Posting Open Date: 7/8/2025Posting Closing Date: 8/11/2025 or until filledDirector of Financial AidConveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic tradition with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and serves a diverse population, including the needs of women, students of color, those who lack adequate financial resources, and those who would benefit from a nurturing, supportive collegiate environment.Diversity And Inclusion StatementFounded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.The Director of Financial Aid works closely with students and their families in determining eligibility for financial aid to assist with their education expenses. This person is also responsible for the development of an annual plan for distribution of the financial aid resources of the University, management of financial aid policies and procedures, and gathering, maintaining and distributing essential financial aid data. The Director of Financial Aid reports to the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs and will provide expertise and knowledge of best practices and leadership in guiding a model operation.Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares all reports required for all governing entity constituents, including but not limited to: IPEDS, NCAA, FISAP, and State of New Jersey.
• Planning, supervising, and evaluating the financial aid operations of the University;
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing four direct reports in the Financial Aid Department;
• Maintaining the integrity of the financial aid recordkeeping process;
• Supervising the preparation and submission of institutional, state, and federal reports;
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures designed to maximize processing of financial aid; overseeing the student financial aid compliance portions of the annual single audit.
• Maintaining accountability for internal and external audits related to financial aid, responding to audit inquiries, and participating in resolving audit issues in cooperation with the University controller's office;
• Exercising professional judgment in the review of all appeals;
• Managing the Return of Title IV (R2T4) and the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process;
• Supporting the enrollment management efforts of the University;
• Overall, responsibly awarding, disbursing, and reconciling all federal and state aid as well as scholarships/grants in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and policies;
• Working collaboratively with Compliance Manager/IT staff to make programming changes to meet regulatory requirements and to provide constant improvements to decrease manual processing and reduce processing time;
• Working with local high schools by conducting workshops for students and parents and being a resource person to answer questions on financial aid;
• Partnering with Admissions to award Institutional Merit and Scholarships to students;
• Partnering with University Advancement to manage/award Restricted and Endowed Foundation scholarships.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Five years of progressively responsible management experience in a financial aid office.
• Must demonstrate expertise in student financial aid regulations, financial aid software and program administration.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail and strong problem solving skills.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with PowerFAIDs, SLATE and Power Campus/Thesis Elements.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience and education.Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.Full-time Faculty And Staff Benefits Include

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities
• 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Generous Vacation Policy
• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Program

How To Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA StatementSaint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.

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