Director, Student Financial Management
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Apply now Job no: 497598 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Accounting / Finance, Student Affairs / Services, Legal Professionals, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support, Admission / Financial Aid Division: Sturm College of Law

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Management, with an independent reporting line to the Assistant Dean of Business & Operations, the Director of Student Financial Management is responsible for (1) developing annual and multi-year financial aid awarding plans that strategically deploy available scholarship and discount funds, with the goal of recruiting an outstanding and diverse study body, enhancing educational access, and strengthening the return-on-investment on the law school's educational offerings; (2) analyzing and reporting upon enrollment, scholarship and discount awards, persistence, and related trends with the objective of developing robust enrollment management models and advancing sound enrollment management practices; and (3) contributing to efforts in the realms of affordability and financial transparency, including counseling students regarding scholarship opportunities, financing options, and loan repayment.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Management, the Assistant Dean of Business & Operations, and the Executive Director of Development to optimize the deployment of scholarship and discount funds.
• Analyze and report upon enrollment, scholarship and discount awards, persistence, and related enrollment trends.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of available scholarship agreements and provide post-award information.
• Counsel applicants, students, and graduates regarding financial aid and financing options.
• Manage the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP).
• Prepare reports to the law school's accreditor and other outside bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong quantitative and analytic skills
• Experience modeling data
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills
• Ability to understand industry trends and translate them into strategic action plans
• Capacity to solve complex problems with creative solutions
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing processes
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities while maintaining focus on details and outcomes
• Ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment
• A strong compliance orientation

Required Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year university or college
• Three years of relevant job-related experience
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills
• Experience modeling data

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Coursework in finance and/or business administration
• Experience working in higher education admissions
• Up-to-date understanding of student financial aid policies
• Experience working on high-performing, collaborative teams
• Proven ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships
• Experience with Banner system and/or comparable higher educational and/or financial software

Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible for partial remote work.

Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 9, 2024.

Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered.

Salary Grade Number:The salary grade for the position is 12.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $78,000-$88,000.

Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

Please include the following documents with your application:1. Resume2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.