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 skillsExperience modeling dataWell-developed oral and written communications skillsAbility to understand industry trends and translate them into strategic action plansCapacity to solve complex problems with creative solutionsExperience in planning, organizing, and managing processesAbility to coordinate multiple activities while maintaining focus on details and outcomesAbility to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environmentA strong compliance orientationRequired Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year university or collegeThree years of relevant job-related experienceStrong quantitative and analytic skillsExperience modeling dataPreferred Qualifications Advanced degreeCoursework in finance and/or business administrationExperience working in higher education admissionsUp-to-date understanding of student financial aid policiesExperience working on high-performing, collaborative teamsProven ability to forge mutually beneficial relationshipsExperience with Banner system and/or comparable higher educational and/or financial softwareWork Schedule
Monday - 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 Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 9, 2024. Special Instructions
Candidates 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. Resume
2. 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.
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