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The Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions oversees Candler’s scholarship program, including the administration of approximately $7 million annually from over 180 scholarship accounts and nearly $1 million in external scholarship funds. The Associate Director advises current and prospective students regarding the financial aid process and engages in financial literacy, budget preparation, and debt management conversations with Candler’s student body.
This role involves maintaining student financial records with a priority on confidentiality. The Associate Director works closely with the University’s Office of Financial Aid to award scholarships, assist students in understanding their accounts and bills, and help students secure loans.
The Associate Director prepares the financial aid budget for annual approval, produce statistical reports throughout the academic year, and reconciles accounts at the end of the fiscal year.
Additionally, the Associate Director contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies. This includes administration of the admissions CRM system (Slate), the scholarship awarding platforms (Academic Works and PeopleSoft), and planning of recruitment and yield events across various formats (on-campus, off-campus, and online).
This role also plays a critical part in stewardship, ensuring scholarship donors are matched with recipients according to specifications and that proper communications, such as letters of thanks, are managed. The Associate Director will work closely with the Advancement Office and other departments to manage this process.
The Associate Director reports to the Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid and works collaboratively with the Dean, Chief Business Officer, and other key stakeholders across Candler and Emory University.
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NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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