Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Minnesota
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
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Brainerd, MN
FULL_TIME
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Position Details
Position InformationClassification TitleMnSCU Academic Supervisor 2
Working TitleDirector of Financial Aid
Hire TypesStaff
DivisionStudent Affairs
DepartmentDean Enroll. Mgmt S.Success
UnitDean Enroll. Mgmt S.Success
LocationBrainerd
FLSAExempt
Full/Part TimeFull Time
FTE1.0
Employment ConditionUnlimited
Work ShiftDay
Work Schedule/Hours/DaysMonday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Posting DetailsOpen until filled. First review of applicants on 4/15/2024.
Salary Minimum$67,150
Salary Maximum$97,217
Salary TypeAnnual
Bargaining Unit/Plan216, MMA
Job DescriptionThe 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
AboutWe 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 InfoOur 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 InformationPosting NumberF227P
Number of Vacancies1
Re-postingNo
Desired Start Date06/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date04/04/2024
Close Date04/15/2024
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions SummaryOpen until filled. First review of applicants on 4/15/2024.
Accept ApplicationsYes
Posting Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementMinnesota 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. - 18 Days Ago
Director of Financial Aid
- clcmn
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Brainerd, MN
FULL_TIME
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- Bemidji State University
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Bemidji, MN
FULL_TIME
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- Soaring Higher Financial LLC
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FULL_TIME
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- Minnesota State Community & Technical College
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Moorhead, MN
FULL_TIME
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- Northeast Higher Education District
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Hibbing, MN
FULL_TIME
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