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Overview Associate Director, Financial Aid and Admissions - Candler School of Theology. The Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions oversees Candler’s scholarship program, including the administration of approximately $7 million annually from over 180 scholarship accounts and nearly $1 million in external scholarship funds. The Associate Director advises current and prospective students regarding the financial aid process and engages in financial literacy, budget preparation, and debt management conversations with Candler’s student body. This role involves maintaining student financial records with a priority on confidentiality. The Associate Director works closely with the University’s Office of Financial Aid to award scholarships, assist students in understanding their accounts and bills, and help students secure loans. The Associate Director prepares the financial aid budget for annual approval, produces statistical reports throughout the academic year, and reconciles accounts at the end of the fiscal year. The role also contributes to development, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies, and includes administration of the admissions CRM system (Slate), the scholarship awarding platforms (Academic Works and PeopleSoft), and planning of recruitment and yield events across various formats (on-campus, off-campus, and online). The Associate Director plays a critical role in stewardship, ensuring scholarship donors are matched with recipients according to specifications and that proper communications, such as letters of thanks, are managed. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid and works collaboratively with the Dean, Chief Business Officer, and other key stakeholders across Candler and Emory University. Key Responsibilities Oversees the CST scholarship program, including strategy development, implementation, and administration of internal and external scholarship funds. Awards financial aid within applicable guidelines and regulations. Maintains the school's financial aid budget in conjunction with the Associate Dean, Dean, and Chief Business Officer. Oversees and administers the student loan program. Advises current and prospective students and parents on financial aid processes, eligibility, and the application and award process. Develops and conducts financial literacy training and debt management conversations with students, including seminars and one-on-one sessions. Serves as liaison to the University financial aid office. Participates in student recruitment and in the implementation and evaluation of certain assigned recruitment territories. Plans, implements, and attends recruiting events. Serves as ex-officio member of the Admissions, Scholarship and Honors Committee at Candler. Oversees implementation and ongoing assessment of the Candler Admissions Client Relationship Management (CRM) software. Keeps web content current on Candler's website related to financial aid. May have supervisory responsibilities. Performs related responsibilities as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three years of financial aid, admissions and technical software support experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Strong preference for experience with state and/or university scholarship programs, and associated compliance, policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience and aptitude in management and analysis of numerical data. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and relevant financial aid systems (Slate CRM, Academic Works, PeopleSoft; COMPASS preferred). Additional Details Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Equal Opportunity Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran\'s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Additional Accessibility Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr Emory University

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