Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid works in person in Washington, DC. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000 per year. The role is in Trinity Washington University’s Enrollment Services unit, supporting students’ educational goals. The assistant director manages financial aid, billing, educational financing, and related services, including federal aid programs and PowerFAIDS operations. The work supports accurate aid administration, regulatory compliance, and student guidance, recruitment, and retention.

What you'll do

• Administer and reconcile Federal Direct Student Loan and Pell Grant programs
• monitor regulations and policies
• coordinate electronic data exchange with partners
• oversee external PowerFAIDS updates
• transmit and receive data with the U.S. Department of Education
• prepare reports
• process loan certifications and disbursement rosters
• manage student financial aid communications
• resolve data errors
• assist students, families, faculty, and staff
• collaborate with administrative offices on recruitment and retention.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of financial aid

washington dc

trinity washington university

$65,000–$70,000/year

full-time

in person

enrollment services

federal student loans

pell grants

powerfaids

title iv compliance

saturday hours

403(b) match

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid life and disability benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%
• paid family leave
• fitness center membership
• free campus parking
• free shuttle to Brookland Metro station.

Why this role

Full-time, in-person, 12-month position; schedule includes regular Saturday hours from 8 AM to 2 PM and university business hours of 9 AM to 7 PM.

About the employer

Trinity College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.