Anderson University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Assistant Director for Awarding. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

The Assistant Director for Awarding manages the packaging and awarding of anticipated aid and disbursements and oversees the South Carolina Tuition Grants program. This position is responsible for remaining current on federal and State regulations to ensure compliance. The Assistant Director manages the external award process, sends award notices, ensures accuracy of aid packages and manages the transfer monitoring process. This position is responsible for the determination of federal satisfactory academic progress (SAP), overseeing the State Tuition Grant program, the private and PLUS loan programs, Direct Loans, and managing federal reconciliation and reporting to COD.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience working in higher education, preferably in financial aid. Familiarity with federal student financial aid programs, ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and the ability to interpret government regulations and general business publications is essential. Candidates with excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills, and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office are encouraged to apply.

This is an on-site, in-person role. To ensure full consideration, please send a letter of application, resume, contact information for three references and an Anderson University Staff Application to finjobs@andersonuniversity.edu.

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Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs.  As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@andersonuniversity.edu. 

About Anderson University

Anderson University, one of only 42 institutions in the United States named to the Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll, is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier, and comprehensive liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. Anderson University is a “more selective,” comprehensive Christian university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Anderson University is among U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Regional Universities South,” and is on the publication’s “Most Innovative,” and “Best Online Programs” lists. Anderson is also a four-time Apple Distinguished School.

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