Director of Financial Aid - Haas School of Business (4528U) #71658
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Job ID: 71658

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Berkeley

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.

The Haas Financial Aid Office administers approximately $15 million dollars in private loan funds, $15 million dollars in Federal Loan funds, and $35 million dollars in institutional scholarships. The Director of Financial Aid works closely with the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office in the design, planning, and administration of financial aid programs and the delivery of financial services to students enrolled in the Haas School of Business degree programs.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: August 22, 2024

Responsibilities

• Provides individual counseling on and recommends resolution of extremely sensitive, specialized and/or complex issues. Exercises professional judgment to authorize exceptions to policies, changes in financial aid awards or additional funding.
• Performs needs analysis, assesses eligibility, and exercises professional judgment to determine allocation of aid awards under complex, specialized regulations or for escalated cases.
• Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) within the unit and at Haas.
• Co-chairs department committees or provides advanced expertise to plan and coordinate policy and procedure changes.
• Develops new, or makes changes to existing, financial aid forms and work-flow routing.
• Coordinates, implements, evaluates, and reports on very complex, specialized government, agency, University, or donor aid programs.
• Works with internal and external organizations to develop program policies and coordinate procedures.
• Serves as expert resource on specialized programs and related regulations and policies.
• Provides training on programs to department staff.
• Manages yield and retention activities for targeted student groups.
• Identifies and implements database elements, queries, and reports needed to monitor complex programs.
• Manages department participation in and creates content for outreach services for prospective students, parents, and the general public.
• Analyzes exception reports to determine necessary changes in programming or procedures to allow automated packaging of aid.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid.
• Working knowledge of packaging policies and practices.
• Ability to interpret complex policies, assess processes, and develop procedures to ensure compliance and implement improvements.
• Organizational and project management skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills demonstrated through active listening, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced ability to assess processes and implement improvements.
• Strong leadership skills to guide, direct, mentor, evaluate, and motivate staff.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,400 - $112,900.

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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