At Bryan University we believe in challenging the boundaries of traditional education and in liberating the innate greatness in people. We know that online learning is the best option for students looking to transform their lives. We offer career-focused degree programs that empower Bryan University graduates with the knowledge and practical skills that lead directly to professional careers.

Visit https://bryanuniversity.edu/about/careers/ to learn more about what makes us stand apart.

This is a remote, work-from-home position. We will consider applicants that reside in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.

Bryan University has been recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the past 7 years in a row! We offer a robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Telemedicine
• An Award-Winning Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Options
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• An Empowering Company Culture
• Computer Equipment Provided
• Work from Home

(* includes domestic partner coverage)

Position Summary of the Associate Director of Financial Aid:

The Associate Director of Financial Aid (ADFA) actively participates in the vision of Bryan University through setting the example of excellence in assisting and coaching staff to succeed. They are responsible for upholding and maintaining a compliant FA team to assist applicants/potential students to succeed. And in turn, they will be ultimately responsible for awarding and packaging students with Title IV Funding and ensuring that students are supported in achieving their individualized plans through proper financing. Opening the doors of discovery, innovation, and opportunity so that Bryan graduates are preferred, dedicated, intelligent, and immediately productive in the workplace.

Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Financial Aid:

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate the Financial Aid Advisors and Financial Aid Assistants
• Assist the Sr. ADFA in reviewing and evaluating reporting to ensure teams are meeting key performance goals
• Work closely with Sr. ADFA and VP of Student Finance to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness interdepartmentally
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures
• Assist the VP of Student Finance in preparation for all audits
• Oversee the daily operations and practices of their assigned financial aid team members
• Provide training and guidance on regulatory updates
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the VP of Student Finance and Sr. ADFA

Requirements of the Associate Director of Financial Aid:

• 4+ years of financial aid experience in Higher Education, along with the ability to show demonstrated knowledge of the financial aid process
• 1+ years of management experience in an online environment
• Expert Title IV regulations knowledge
• Outstanding interpersonal communication and written skills
• Proficient with PC and financial aid applications
• Ability to make and adapt to change quickly
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work in a virtual environment using software technology including but not limited to Google Drive, Canvas, Zoom, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to sit for four to eight hours
• Desire to contribute to the University’s mission and influence others through positive team interactions

Bryan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.