Financial Aid Director Assistant

Job Title
Financial Aid Director Assistant


Requisition Number
RE52121


Working Title
Assistant Director for Federal, Private, and Institutional Loans


Department Name
1B530:Student Financial Aid


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting for the majority of the day, and performing repetitive motion tasks.



Shift

40 hours per week; and mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but there will be some evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Loan processing manages administrative duties for the Federal Direct Loan (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS, and Graduate PLUS), Private, and Institutional student loan programs in excess of $277 million annually. This position manages activities to ensure compliance with eligibility, awarding, disbursement, reconciliation and reporting regulations, and processes. The position will supervise one financial aid counselor to assist with all loan processing and certification. This position will also provide oversight of the entire university loan portfolio ensuring Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships staff are well trained and knowledgeable allowing them to communicate effectively loan policies and procedures to campus partners, students and families.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and knowledgeable of federal and state financial aid regulations



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in the administration of Federal Direct Loan Programs. NASFAA Federal Direct Loan Credential.



Deadline to Apply
11/11/2025


Our University Community

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