Assistant Director for Loans and Scholarships
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 04/01/2025 Classification Title Advising and Student Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Assistant Director for Loans and Scholarships Department 331241 - FAO Financial Aid Position Number D91983 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1.0 Tenure Status F - Fixed Term Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. Position Summary The Assistant Director for Loans and Scholarships is part of the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships management team. This position participates in policy and budget decisions; ensures compliance with relevant financial aid- and personnel-related laws, regulations, and policies; maintains the office policies & procedures manual; supervises specific staff members; coordinates and facilitates staff hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and training; assesses office operations and establishes best practices; acts as a liaison with specific campus offices. Minimum Qualifications - BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with 3+ years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience.
- Managerial level experience in administering student financial aid programs.
- Supervisory experience.
- The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Title IV statutes and regulations and must not be in default on Title IV loans.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and make presentations for PSU students, potential PSU students, peers, and other interested public audiences.
- Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional student population.
- Effective time management and team skills.
- Ability to represent PSU in various settings such as orientations and other related outreach activities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and a high volume student appointments, student file reviews, and awarding.
- Ability to work in a highly computerized environment.
- Must perform a high volume of financial aid professional work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of the diverse PSU student population and demonstrate solution oriented approaches in all aspects of job responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s Degree and five years experience in student financial aid. Key Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be $60,638 – $67,937 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers for 3 professional references. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 02/10/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46669 Supplemental Questions
More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. Position Summary The Assistant Director for Loans and Scholarships is part of the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships management team. This position participates in policy and budget decisions; ensures compliance with relevant financial aid- and personnel-related laws, regulations, and policies; maintains the office policies & procedures manual; supervises specific staff members; coordinates and facilitates staff hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and training; assesses office operations and establishes best practices; acts as a liaison with specific campus offices. Minimum Qualifications - BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with 3+ years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience.
- Managerial level experience in administering student financial aid programs.
- Supervisory experience.
- The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Title IV statutes and regulations and must not be in default on Title IV loans.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and make presentations for PSU students, potential PSU students, peers, and other interested public audiences.
- Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional student population.
- Effective time management and team skills.
- Ability to represent PSU in various settings such as orientations and other related outreach activities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and a high volume student appointments, student file reviews, and awarding.
- Ability to work in a highly computerized environment.
- Must perform a high volume of financial aid professional work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of the diverse PSU student population and demonstrate solution oriented approaches in all aspects of job responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications - Master’s Degree and five years experience in student financial aid. Key Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be $60,638 – $67,937 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers for 3 professional references. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 02/10/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46669 Supplemental Questions
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