Associate Director for Financial Aid Research & Data Management

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The Office of Student Financial Aid ( OSFA) manages and executes the financial aid operations, programs, and processes for the campus. OSFA oversees the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid provided to the UGA student body. With approximately 42 employees OSFA has responsibility for all financial aid received by the UGA student body in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work programs. OSFA annually administers in excess of $500 million in student financial aid for UGA students.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Some evening or weekend hours may be needed. Some travel needed.

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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Prior experience working in student financial aid preferred

Oversees the technical management of the CampusLogic applications, monitors and tracks scholarship account budgets (including multi-year and cohort-based spending), and coordinate data integration between OSFA, Admissions, and Foundation systems. The role manages stewardship data shared with Development and University personnel in compliance with federal data privacy requirements, and supports solutions to enhance scholarship processing and awarding. Serves as backup to the other technical Associate Directors.

Sit for extended periods of time doing computer work. Lift up to 30 lbs. Work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.