Posted: Nov 12, 2025
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Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Elon University - Elon, NC
Full-time
Salary: - $52,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
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Division Description (please indicate where the position is situated within the organizational structure): The Assistant Director of Financial Aid falls under the department of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Aid in the Office of Financial Aid.
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for counseling undergraduate students across all levels of financial need; evaluating and packaging financial aid accordingly. A primary focus of this role is the assessment of students whose FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) exceeds the Cost of Attendance (COA). The Assistant Director meets with students and families to provide guidance on financial aid options and strategies for financing their education. Additional responsibilities include supporting the student loan process and serving as a backup to the Associate Director for Athletic Aid Administration. This position also acts as the university liaison to Tuition Exchange, Inc., managing related communications and processes.
Minimum Required Education and Experience:* Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with minimum 1 year of experience with the following relevant work experience: Experience in a college or university financial aid office.
Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree in any relevant field of study
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing:  
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: This position requires analytical skills to reconcile FAFSA results with CSS Profile results to determine if the student is truly in the no-need category. Requires the ability to converse with students and parents dealing with financial difficulty and determining their ability to fund college expenses.