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University of Nebraska - Omaha

Assistant Director

🇺🇸 Omaha, NE

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $53K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Assistant Director to provide administrative oversight and leadership for the Federal Pell Grant and TEACH Grant programs. This role manages federal verification processes, ensures receipt and accuracy of FAFSA data, supervises Financial Support Coordinators, and collaborates with scholarship staff while assisting university colleagues, students, and families with financial aid matters.

Highlights
  • Administers and leads Federal Pell Grant and TEACH Grant programs.
  • Ensures compliance with federal and institutional financial aid verification requirements.
  • Receives and manages FAFSA and related data from the Department of Education.
  • Supervises two Financial Support Coordinators handling verification, eligibility, and document management (ImageNow).
  • Coordinates with scholarship staff on decisions impacting recipients.
  • Provides training, assistance, and troubleshooting for UNO colleagues and students.
  • Requires at least two years of professional experience in student financial aid within a higher education setting plus two years of supervisory experience.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in related fields preferred.
  • Preferred experience with Federal Pell Grant program.
  • Annual salary is $53,000; position classified as exempt and full-time.