Job Description

Position Information

Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Senior Assistant Director of Student Financial Planning Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Portland, ME Description

The University of New England seeks an experienced and student-focused professional to serve as the Senior Assistant Director of Financial Planning within the Student Financial Services (SFS) division. This position provides high-level financial counseling, develops and delivers financial literacy education, supports graduate and professional student communications, and oversees private loan processing to ensure students receive clear and accurate financial guidance throughout their academic journey.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, Student Support Services, and Financial Planning, the Senior Assistant Director plays an essential role in student advising, financial wellness, operational coordination, and cross-campus collaboration.

About the University of New England

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized financial planning guidance to students and families, including cost expectations, payment strategies, loan options, long-term financial planning, and overall affordability.
• Deliver targeted outreach and support to graduate and professional program students, including program-specific financial planning sessions and communications.
• Lead the design and implementation of financial literacy education, including workshops, presentations, online learning modules, and resource materials on budgeting, borrowing, credit management, and financial decision-making.
• Manage and oversee private education loan certification and processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely communication with lenders and students.
• Serve as the primary resource for graduate and professional programs on financing pathways, cost structures, and private loan considerations.
• Develop clear, student-centered communications, including email messaging, website content, planning tools, and financial education materials.
• Support SFS service operations by assisting with student escalations, financial planning appointments, outreach campaigns, and policy awareness initiatives.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Student Support Services staff on financial planning topics and student service best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Admissions, Registrar, Student Accounts, academic advising, and other campus partners to ensure coordinated and consistent student support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience in student financial services, financial counseling, financial wellness education, or related higher education roles or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Demonstrated ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to students and families.
• Strong understanding of federal loan programs, private education loans, and higher education financing strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop educational content and present to groups.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a student-centered approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting graduate and professional student populations.
• Knowledge of Banner, NSLDS, COD, EdConnect, and private loan processing systems.
• Experience developing or delivering financial literacy programs.
• Familiarity with student support models that integrate financial, academic, and enrollment services.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Anticipated Pay Range $56,500 - $60,000

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022PS0958P Open Date 09/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes