Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Saint Cloud, MN

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)

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Director of Financial Aid
  • Central Lakes College
  • Brainerd, MN FULL_TIME
  • Position Details

    Position Information

    Classification Title
    MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2

    Working Title
    Director of Financial Aid

    Hire Types
    Staff

    Division
    Student Affairs

    Department
    Dean Enroll. Mgmt S.Success

    Unit
    Dean Enroll. Mgmt S.Success

    Location
    Brainerd

    FLSA
    Exempt

    Full/Part Time
    Full Time

    FTE
    1.0

    Employment Condition
    Unlimited

    Work Shift
    Day

    Work Schedule/Hours/Days
    Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

    Posting Details
    Open until filled. First review of applicants on 4/15/2024.

    Salary Minimum
    $67,150

    Salary Maximum
    $97,217

    Salary Type
    Annual

    Bargaining Unit/Plan
    216, MMA

    Job Description
    The Director of Financial Aid will provide overall leadership and vision to Central Lakes College’s financial aid programs. The primary responsibility is to plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, supervise, administer and maintain a comprehensive student financial assistance program and delivery system that is highly automated for the two sites of Central Lakes College. The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of financial aid policies and procedures that are fair and equitable that will be in compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations as well as meet the needs of the clientele served by creating and maintaining a strong customer service model.

    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s Degree required.
    • Minimum of 3 years administrative work experience in financial aid or 5 years professional financial aid experience that demonstrates supervisory experience and leadership skills.
    • Knowledge of financial aid regulations and policies, and the ability to develop policy and formulate rules which fall within these guidelines.
    • Knowledge of various software packages used in the operations of the Financial Aid Office, such as ISRS, Workday, Direct Loan Tools, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc., with computer skills sufficient to enter and retrieve data accurately and efficiently from a variety of software programs
    • Ability to make difficult decisions and problem solve under pressure, while still being empathetic to student concerns.
    • Ability to accurately and effectively communicate complex rules and regulations to diverse stakeholder groups. Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to write, prepare, and edit materials, and ability to effectively present information to others.
    • Ability to demonstrate accuracy and the ability to work with confidential materials and information, adhering to the Financial Aid Office Code of Conduct.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master’s degree in Finance, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
    • Experience in conducting both long-range and short-range planning.
    • Competence in conducting research, analyzing and interpreting data reviewing processes and making adaptations in anticipation of or in reaction to changing regulations and requirements.
    • The ability to exhibit intercultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
    • Ability to delegate and to hold others responsible in a way that instills confidence and self-respect on the part of the employee.
    • Great sensitivity to all facets of the college community and/or multi-campus setting, including the needs of various groups that comprise it.
    • Previous experience in financial aid in a college or university, preferably within the Minnesota State system.
    • Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning with CLC’s Culture of Caring environment.

    Other Requirements

    About
    We are a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

    Benefits Info
    Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
    • Public pension plan
    • Training and professional development
    • Paid vacation and sick leave
    • 11 paid holidays each year
    • Paid parental leave
    • Low-cost medical and dental coverage
    • Prescription drug coverage
    • Vision coverage
    • Wellness programs and resources
    • Employer paid life insurance
    • Short-term and long-term disability
    • Health care spending and savings accounts
    • Dependent care spending account
    • Tax-deferred compensation
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program


    Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    F227P

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Re-posting
    No

    Desired Start Date
    06/01/2024

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Open Date
    04/04/2024

    Close Date
    04/15/2024

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Special Instructions Summary
    Open until filled. First review of applicants on 4/15/2024.

    Accept Applications
    Yes

    Posting Contact

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
    Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
  • 17 Days Ago

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Director of Financial Aid
  • clcmn
  • Brainerd, MN FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Financial Aid will provide overall leadership and vision to Central Lakes College’s financial aid programs. The primary responsibility is to plan, develop, organize, implement, direct,...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Director Financial Clearance
  • CentraCare
  • Saint Cloud, MN FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Patient Financial Clearance is responsible for identifying opportunities and ongoing administration of the Financial Clerance departments which support CentraCare. This includes but is...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Bath Aid
  • Glenwood Village Care Center
  • Glenwood, MN FULL_TIME
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm Essential Job Functions: Bathe or assist residents in bathing (bed bath, tub, shower, or whirlpool). Perform or assist residents with personal grooming needs (shaving...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Associate Financial Trader
  • Cetera Financial Group
  • Saint Cloud, MN FULL_TIME
  • At Cetera, we strive for continuous improvement and evolution towards excellence. To achieve this, we require the right individuals who can support and ensure our success. Our corporate team is the ba...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Financial Service Representative/Loan Officer
  • Catholic United Financial
  • Saint Cloud, MN FULL_TIME
  • Description Are you are dedicated professional with a keen eye for detail, discretion, a service focus with a background in the banking industry? We are seeking a dynamic Financial Services Representa...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Controller CFO
  • Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • Job Description Job Description Position is located in Brainerd, MN. No remote work is available. POSITION SUMMARY: The ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Aveanna
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • School Registered Nurse (RN) ApplyRefer a FriendBack Job Details Requisition #: 192255 Location: St. Cloud, MN 56387 Cat...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly - Average $1,750/Week
  • Marten Transport
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • Marten Transport is now hiring Experienced CDL-A Drivers! Home Weekly - Average $1,750 Weekly - Up To $2,500 Referral Bo...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • Duties WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE (WBO) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Financial Analyst
  • Dahl Consulting
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • Job Description Join this dynamic company with a collaborative work environment! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Data Analyst
  • Preferred Credit, Inc.
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • FINANCIAL DATA ANALYST SUMMARY The Financial Data Analyst plays a crucial role with the Finance Team, tasked with the co...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Branch Manager & Management Hire
  • Under Armour
  • Saint Michael, MN
  • Responsibilities The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store This includ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Branch Office Administrator
  • Edward Jones
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. Its population is 67,984 according to the 2017 US census estimates, making it Minnesota's tenth largest city. St. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County and was named after the city of Saint-Cloud, France (in Île-de-France, near Paris), which was named after the 6th-century French monk Clodoald. Though mostly in Stearns County, St. Cloud also extends into Benton and Sherburne counties, and straddles the Mississippi River. It is the center of a small, contiguous urban area tot...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
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Saint Cloud, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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