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Mccneb

Financial Aid Coordinator

Omaha, NE · On-site

$25.22/hr

The position assists with application processing, compliance tracking, and direct service to ... Calculates, authorizes, and finalizes financial aid awards in compliance with federal, state, and ...

Peru State College

Comptroller

Chadron, NE · On-site

$85 - $100/hr

... financial aid disbursements, and athletic accounting. * Responsible for Revenue Bond budgeting and financial reporting, working closely with the Budget Director to coordinate budgeting and reporting ...

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How much do director financial aid jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for director financial aid in Nebraska is $85,727.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,100.00 and $104,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a financial aid director do?

A financial aid director oversees the financial aid department at a private school, college, or university. In this career, your primary job duties are to implement financial aid programs and oversee financial aid staff as they evaluate student eligibility for loans, grants, and work-study options. Your responsibilities are to verify the information in financial aid applications, monitor sources of federal and state funding, track enrollment statistics and expenditures, and administer programs that meet the needs of your school.

What is the difference between Director Financial Aid vs Financial Aid Manager?

AspectDirector Financial AidFinancial Aid Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire financial aid department, develops policies, manages staff, and ensures compliance with regulations.Manages daily operations of financial aid programs, processes applications, and assists students with aid options.
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree; often a master’s; experience in financial aid or higher education.Bachelor’s degree; experience in financial aid or student services.
Work EnvironmentHigher education institutions, administrative offices.Financial aid offices, student services departments.

The main difference is that the Director Financial Aid holds a leadership role overseeing the entire department, while the Financial Aid Manager handles daily operations and student interactions. Both roles require relevant experience and education, but the director typically has broader strategic responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Financial Aid job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $85,727 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Assistant Director-Financial Aid

Nebraska State College System - Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Job Title Assistant Director-Financial Aid Nature of Work
Provides financial aid application counseling to students and their families. Assists with administration and oversight for institutional and Title IV fund distribution. Award financial aid to students eligible for scholarships, federal grants, work-study and loans. Responsible for auditing and reconciling financial aid eligibility and packaging financial aid awards based on College and federal guidelines. May have technical responsibilities for setting up and maintaining financial aid components in the student information system.
Examples of Work Performed
see "Nature of Work"
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree is preferred.  Minimum of two years prior experience in a Financial Aid office strongly preferred. 
Physical Demands License and Certification Requirements Other Requirements Salary Information Low $50s - commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. FTE
1.000
FLSA Non-Exempt Union Status NSCPA Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number PS1706P Desired Start Date Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Attention to detail, analytical skills, organizational and problem-solving ability is required. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
General Information
PSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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