University of Northern Colorado · 1 week ago
Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. The Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions supports the mission by providing critical assistance in financial aid and admissions functions, ensuring a seamless experience for medical students and applicants from recruitment through matriculation.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for medical students and applicants regarding financial aid and scholarship inquiries and support
Conduct annual financial aid counseling sessions with medical students to support understanding of aid options, debt management, and budget planning
Assist with financial aid packaging and document verification in collaboration with the UNC Office of Financial Aid
Plan and coordinate financial literacy sessions for current medical students covering topics such as loan repayment, budgeting, and financial planning for residency
Track, document, and report financial aid, scholarship, and advising activities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
Serve as a liaison with the UNC Office of Financial Aid and other university departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services related to financial aid and scholarships
Participate in the planning and execution of recruitment activities, including recruitment fairs, open houses, campus preview days, and second-look events
Assist with applicant screening processes and file preparation
Track and respond to prospective student inquiries, maintaining updated records in the CRM. Provide event planning and logistical support for admissions and recruitment programming
Coordinate scheduling for applicants, committee members, and events
Maintain detailed records and assist with reporting and analysis related to admissions and recruitment
Represent UNC COM professionally at internal and external events
Support the creation of program materials, schedules, and forms for events and student engagement
Provide support as needed for key college events and programming across Admissions, Student Affairs, and Curriculum, including but not limited to the White Coat Ceremony, Bridging Ceremony, Commencement, Match Day, wellness initiatives, interprofessional activities, and board preparation events
Assist with developing content and consulting on social media and marketing strategies
Provide general administrative support to Admissions and Enrollment Services and Scholarship Committee as directed
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
May supervise work study or student staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
At least 2 years of experience in higher education, with a minimum of 1 year in financial aid
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and social media platforms
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed
Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time
Preferred
Experience with private loan counseling and processing
At least 4 years of experience in higher education, with at least 2 year in a medical school setting, specifically supporting financial aid
Experience in financial aid packaging and financial counseling
Familiarity with admissions and enrollment management systems (e.g., AMP, Slate, Ellucian)
Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms for recruitment and engagement
Experience facilitating or supporting financial literacy programs or advising sessions
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
A selection of several defined contribution retirement plans
Sick leave
Tuition waiver benefits
Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%
Company
University of Northern Colorado
The University of Northern Colorado is a public baccalaureate and graduate research university six colleges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
The Weld Trust
2023-08-14Grant· $0.31M
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