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Requisition ID:  117541

Assistant Director for Scholarship

The Office of Student Financial Support at Johns Hopkins University seeks to hire an Assistant Director for Scholarships to support the university’s mission of attracting the most talented, creative, and ambitious students to the Hopkins community, regardless of financial circumstances.


The Assistant Director for Scholarships is a member of the Student Financial Support team comprised of the Director, Associate Directors, Senior Assistant Directors/Financial Aid Managers, and Assistant Directors, who work as a collaborative group responsible for awarding and delivery of institutional, federal, state, and private financial aid based on the policies and procedures to meet University-wide goals. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the internal and external scholarship programs at the Homewood Campus and processing a portion of the total number of need-based financial aid applications received by the Office of Student Financial Support.


The Assistant Director position has direct authority to make financial aid commitments to the student population on behalf of the University.


This position offers a hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to participate in meetings, receive and make phone calls, attend periodic in-person meetings, and participate in in-person training, conferences, and staff/student workshops. Occasional event and weekend work are required.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administer internal scholarship programs, including, but not limited to, the donor-funded scholarship program, processing Other Financial Assistance (OFA), the summer scholarship program, and the summer savings waiver grant process.
  • Manage external scholarship programs, including, but not limited to, private scholarships, the Maryland State Scholarship Program, the Gates Scholarship and the Jack Kent Cook Scholarship programs, AmeriCorps, and Veterans’ Benefits.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of federal and institutional methodology to assist with evaluating aid applications for prospective and returning undergraduate student populations to determine aid eligibility and for adjusting financial aid awards as needed to incorporate internal and external scholarships based on policy.
  • Liaise/collaborate with campus partners, including Admissions, Student Accounts, Center for Student Success, Student Outreach and Support, Life Design, Homewood Student Affairs, and ASEN Development Offices.
  • Create and maintain business process guides for functional users regarding all scholarship programs.
  • Develop and implement financial aid policies and procedures, particularly those related to internal and external scholarships.
  • Assist with reconciling reports and data gathering for audits related to scholarship programs for compliance purposes—federal Title IV, state, and donors.
  • Prepare and present financial aid sessions/workshops as needed regarding scholarship programs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of federal Title IV regulations, state rules, and institutional policies about financial aid.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Working knowledge of Title IV regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple workflows with varying deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for performance and productivity.
  • Functional experience with PowerFAIDs.
  • OnBase or other document imaging and Workflow systems.
  • Salesforce or other CRM applications.
  • Knowledge of Institutional Methodology (IM).


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • One year of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Relevant financial aid/Title IV experience.
  • Customer service and training experience.

 

 

Classified Title: USS Financial Aid Administrator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director for Scholarship   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually ($62,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Student Financial Services  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week

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