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Mississippi State University

Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ December 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships. The role involves managing Return of Title IV Calculations, monitoring attendance of Pell Grant recipients, and overseeing the processing, reconciliation, and cash flow management of Pell, IASG, and Teach Grant payments.

Highlights
  • Manages return of federal/state/institutional aid for withdrawing students and performs R2T4 calculations.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding withdrawal students.
  • Processes, reconciles, and manages Pell, IASG, and Teach Grant payments including monthly and yearly disbursements.
  • Prepares documentation for audits and government agency requests.
  • Assists in preparation and compilation of the Fiscal Operations Report (FISAP).
  • Monitors and approves all student aid adjustments and updates policy and procedure manuals annually.
  • Supervisory responsibility over some exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and 3 to 5 years of related experience; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with Banner and Department of Education COD systems implied for fund reconciliation.