Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships

1 week ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Portland State University Full time
Job Summary

Portland State University seeks a highly skilled and experienced Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships to lead the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the office, including funds management, Federal, State, and local reporting, policy development and analysis, scholarship administration, compliance oversight, and processing operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct the administration and compliance of $220 million in federal, state, and institutional aid and scholarships annually.
  • Promote staff development and cultivate a culture that promotes student success and a positive public relations image for Portland State University.
  • Collaborate with the Enrollment Management Leadership Team, colleges/schools, athletics, advancement, and other administrative and student services departments.
  • Lead a team of 23 staff, 10-15 student employees, and manage an annual operating budget of $2.1 million.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Three to five years of successful experience in Financial Aid at the Director or Associate Director level.
  • Demonstrated leadership of a diverse unit of financial aid and scholarship professionals.
  • Prior responsibility for audit management, program certification, and ensuring compliance.
  • Experience with automated disbursement and tracking through Financial Aid software and knowledge of current applications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or doctoral degree.
  • Financial Aid leveraging and modeling experience.
  • Scholarship administration experience.
  • Ellucian Banner experience.
Cultural Competencies

Portland State University values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences, and will function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Environmental Stewardship

Portland State University is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship, practice resource conservation, and actively work toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

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