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)
Job Description Director of Financial Aid
Department: Student Services
Classification: Professional/Managerial Staff
Employment Status: Regular, Full-time, 12 months
Function
The position is a working supervisor who provides direct student support and oversees and manages all aspects of Financial Aid.
Organizational Relationships
Reports through the VP of Student Services, who reports to the President. This position will report to the Dean of Enrollment Services upon filling that position.
Qualifications for the Position
Required
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Three years’ work experience in financial aid, which includes leadership and supervisory experience.
3. Strong knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines governing financial aid
4. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
5. Commitment to teamwork and consensus decision making
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills
7. Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and planning
8. Excellent leadership and managerial skills
9. Strong Technology Skills
Preferred
Essential Functions
· Ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal laws and guidelines governing financial aid by leading process development and communication as needed.
· Responsible for assisting/coordinating/directing College foundation scholarship initiatives and projects and to support the work of the KC Foundation as assigned.
· Participation at college events and activities throughout the year is an expectation of this position. Further, College personnel are encouraged, as members of the KC family, to support the many organizations within the institution serving our students and the district.
· Actively participate in campus planning processes through contributions to the annual plan, strategic plan, appropriate ancillary plans, as well as annual goals for the department.
Other Functions:
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position supervises all professional and support staff, as well as student workers in the Financial Aid area.
Supervisory Controls:
Required to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation with VP is available as needed.
Guidelines:
Position is expected to follow all College policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Position is also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility, and fairness.
Personal Relationships:
Position will have daily contact with students and other College employees and will have frequent contact with community and external agencies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Travel within the College district, as well as occasional overnight travel is required as necessary
for professional development and in carrying out the responsibilities of this position. Position is
subject to frequent distractions and interruptions, as well as many deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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