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Mississippi State University

Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ May 6th, 2026

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 Pell Grant recipients' attendance, and overseeing the processing, reconciliation, and management of Pell, IASG, and Teach Grant payments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Highlights
  • Manage return of federal, state, and institutional aid for withdrawing students including performing R2T4 calculations
  • Monitor and disburse Pell, SEOG, Teach, and IASG funds with regular reconciliation against Department of Education systems
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations for awarding and disbursing grant funds
  • Prepare and assist with the Fiscal Operations Report (FISAP)
  • Maintain up-to-date policy and procedure manuals related to financial aid
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience in financial aid, with additional preference for experience in Pell and R2T4 administration
  • Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Experience with Banner systems and Department of Education COD system recommended
  • Supervisory responsibilities may include exempt and non-exempt staff