Assistant Director of Pell and Data

Responsible for administration of the Federal Pell Grant Program, including account reconciliation. Responsible for generating accurate data in support of all student billing and financial aid activities for the University of Maine. Responsible for the delivery of financial aid to UMaine students studying at other campuses within the University of Maine System and non-UMS domestic institutions. Manage delivery of financial aid for students with residency changes. Provides support for programs, reporting and related procedures for the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS). Responsible for the support and continued maintenance of the Campus Solutions module within the University’s student information system (Oracle/PeopleSoft Campus Solutions). Supports OSFS staff in business processes and day-to-day operations. Responsible for assisting with major reporting requirements as well as daily office reporting and data needs. Typical hiring range for this position is $44,507 to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of academic and directly related professional work experience.
• Strong interest in technical applications.
• Experience with programming languages.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, & communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of relational databases, the ability to read and understand data, the ability to infer the relationship of the tables to the application and the process.
• Programming experience using PeopleSoft Query, SQL and/or SQR.
• Three to five years of experience administering or developing complex reports and generating accurate data in support of operations.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on January 1, 2026.

For questions about the search, please email search committee chair Derek Dubois.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.