Western Washington University

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Western Washington University is a vital role for the University's Financial Aid Department. We are seeking an experienced professional with a passion for helping students access the resources they need to make their college dreams a reality. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and support to the Financial Aid Department and will have a strong background in the financial aid process, student loan regulations, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the student experience, excellent communication skills, and an enthusiastic attitude. The required qualifications for this position include a bachelor's degree in finance or related field, at least five years of experience in financial aid, and a knowledge of federal and state regulations. If you have the required qualifications and believe you can make a positive impact at Western Washington University, we look forward to your application.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Bellingham, WA, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Knowledge Of Federal

  • State

  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • + Years Of Experience In Financial Aid

  • And Institutional Financial Aid Regulations

  • Experience With Budget Planning And Management

  • Ability To Maintain Professional Relationships With Internal And External Constituents

  • Ability To Lead And Mentor A Team

  • Demonstrated Ability To Develop

  • Analyze And Interpret Data

Required Skills
  • Budgeting

  • Data Entry

  • Data Analysis

  • Planning

  • Communication

  • Multitasking

  • Leadership

  • customer service

  • Reporting

  • Compliance

  • Organization

  • Problem-Solving

  • Supervising

  • Record-Keeping

  • Financial Aid

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • self-motivation

  • Critical thinking

  • collaboration

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

  • Decision-making

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Director of Financial Aid in Bellingham, WA, USA is $85,000 - $90,000 per year.

Additional Information
Western Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 27th, 2023
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Western Washington University

Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is a public university in Bellingham, Washington. It is the northernmost university in the contiguous United States and was founded as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School in 1893, succeeding a private school of teaching for women founded in 1886.

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