**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** MSUAASF Range E - Director of Financial Aid **Institution:** Metropolitan State University **Classification Title:** MSUAASF Range E **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty **City:** St. Paul **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $63,405.00 - $128,300.00 **Job Description:** Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a MSUAASF Range E - Director of Financial Aid. ** ** This is a full-time position within the department of Financial Aid. The position is accountable for the administration of all federal, state, university and non-institutional student Financial Aid programs, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Development of processes and procedures that fulfill requirements and attain maximum utilization of available funds is required. The position ensures all Financial Aid reporting requirements are met. Monitoring and maintaining financial aid systems and making recommendations for system upgrades are within the scope of the position and integral to the uninterrupted delivery of Financial Aid funds. **Salary Range:** This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range E position with a salary range of $63,722.00 (minimum) to $128,942.00 (maximum). Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization. * Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found here: MASTER AGREEMENT (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/msuaasf-contract.pdf) **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree. + At least five (6) years progressively responsible financial aid administration experience in a college/university setting. + At least three (3) years of supervisory experience. + Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse clientele including the commitment to equity and inclusion in the learning and work environment. + Excellent speaking, writing and organizational skills and experience. **Preferred Qualification:** + Master’s degree. + Experience which demonstrates extensive knowledge of federal. and state financial aid regulations and compliance requirements. + Experience which demonstrates ability to incorporate regulatory requirements and fiscal stewardship for federal, state, and other resources in the development of strategies, policies and procedures that enhance university objectives. + Experience which demonstrates comprehensive technical understanding of complex financial aid administrative systems to ensure integrity, accuracy, and security of confidential data. + Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills required to manage and coordinate multiple priorities. + Experience which demonstrates the ability to utilize research and communication skills to ensure the university is kept current on new and emerging financial aid regulations, trends, and best practices. **Working Conditions:** Ability to work flexible schedule during peak times; travel for National, Regional, and State conferences, seminars, and workshops which may include overnight stays. **Physical Requirements:** **Very Light:** Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):** 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. **Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:** + Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position. + Current resume. + Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. + Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required. *To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials. **Open Until Filled.** **Priority Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on March 2nd, 2026** **.** If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu. For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529. **Notice:** In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. **The School/Academic Department:** The Division of Strategic Enrollment and Marking champions Metropolitan State University’s goals and strategic objectives by leveraging a strong brand, reputation, rich culture, diverse student population, commitment to equity and inclusion, excellent academic programs, student-centered services, and affordability. The Financial Aid Department is responsible processing, awarding and disbursing Financial Aid so that transactions are accurate, fair, equitable, accessible, timely and responsive to students’ needs. **The University:** _We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement._ Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (http://www.minnstate.edu/equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (http://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan (http://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning) with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.” Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu/) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (http://www.minnstate.edu/) . For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 03-25-2026 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 02-10-2026 **Close Date:** 03-25-2026 **Posting Contact Name:** Kevin Earl Thompson **Posting Contact Email:** hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu