Associate Director-Financial Aid

Summary

Assists with the administrative functions related to obtaining and awarding financial aid to all eligible BUCOM students, including functions related to compliance with any regulatory body, public or private. Serves as a liaison between various departments and external agencies that provide funding for students. Under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, and in collaboration with the University's office of Financial Aid. Incumbent is responsible for shifts equal to 40 hours per week.Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.

Responsibilities

1.Assist in developing and directing financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the university to support recruitment and retention initiatives.

2.Maintains familiarity with laws and regulations related to financial aid.

3.Counsels students and family members on various aspects of financial aid programs and facilitates the application process.

4.Conducts financial aid seminars and markets the availability of financial aid to various groups and individuals to promote enrollment in the university.

5.Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Master's Degree in student personnel, counseling, business or related field or equivalent experience.

Five (5) years of progressive experience in the field of administering and directing a student financial aid program in a higher education setting.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 17699 - Associate Director-Financial Aid
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Medical Education University
Category: Finance and Accounting
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area