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