Assistant Director, Financial Aid (Federal Aid)

Job Profile Summary

This position is responsible for administering the operations of federal financial aid. Efficiently and effectively handles all daily operation issues as it relates the packaging, awarding, and reporting of Title IV funds. Ensures compliance with college standards, policies, and guidelines while scheduling, training, and supervising those reporting to this position within the operations team. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education :

Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience / Training :

Five years of experience in financial aid Title IV processing, with three years in a supervisory or lead (leading projects, processes and staff) capacity required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Essential Functions :

Daily -35% : Manages the daily operations and coordination of Title IV financial aid services, including the supervision of the Senior Advisors and part time staff and the monitoring of system reports.

Daily -30% : Provides guidance to staff and leadership team regarding the processing of Title IV financial aid. Analyzes and evaluates financial aid eligibility for students and monitors internal and external software to ensure compliance and accurate processing of Title IV awards.

Daily -10% : Oversees staff in the training and application of new Title IV financial aid processes and procedures ensuring the accuracy and consistency of information provided to students, staff, and the community.

Other, as Needed- 10% : Assists in the testing of interfacing financial aid systems with other internal systems, such as College Integrated Data Base (CID), student records, and credit and collections.

Daily -10% : Provides recommendations regarding staff training needs in relation to both the computerized college systems as well as the interpretation of federal financial aid regulations. Assists in streamlining and updating the financial aid processes to more effectively package, award and distribute aid according to state and federal guidelines.

Other, as Needed- 5% : Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title

Assistant Director, Financial Aid (Federal Aid)

Position Number

P0005555

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

Financial Aid Operations

Location

Cypress Creek Administrative Center

Pay Grade

813

Salary

$56,160 - $64,584 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday / Weekends / Varies

Hours Per Week

40

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled