Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About The Job
Fortis College in Norfolk is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director for its Financial Aid Department. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis College provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Financial Aid Department. This is a full time, professional position reporting directly to the Campus President. As a member of the school's leadership team, the Director of Financial Aid is responsible for managing the department using sound business principals and ensuring compliance with all governmental, accreditation and company policies and procedures. This position will require some evening and Saturday hours.
Applicants for the Director's position must have the following essential skills: Title IV technical knowledge and skills sufficient to provide the necessary internal controls required to keep the school compliant with federal and state regulations, and institutional policies and procedures; lead in the delivery of financial aid to all student groups; have extensive experience with computer based financial aid packaging and reporting systems.
The Director of Financial Aid will be responsible for collaborating with admissions to support the recruitment of new students; working closely with other campus representatives to ensure that financial aid practices support the retention of students and the timely processing of financial aid; supervising and providing training to staff; ensuring that the department delivers high quality customer service; awarding financial aid according to established packaging policies and regulations; and providing support for the school's recruiting and admission strategies through the financial aid delivery process for prospective students in coordination with the Office of Admissions.
Requirements:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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