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Director of Financial Aid (On Site
$73k-106k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Weeks Ago
Delta College is Hiring a Director of Financial Aid (On Site Near University Center, MI
Position Title
Director of Financial Aid (On Site - University Center, MI)
Division/Department
Financial Aid
Employee Group
Administrative/Professional
Status
Full time, Starting Salary $86,018 – $97,189: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.
POSITIONSUMMARY:
The Director of Financial Aid provides leadership and final accountability for federal, state and local financial aid programs including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. The Director ensures compliance with federal and state laws including the Program Participation Agreement (PPA). The Director ensures equitable distribution of financial aid funds in compliance with government regulations and college policies. The Director creates and distributes financial aid reports required for continued funding of the college financial aid programs and as needed by the college administration. The Director ensures compliance with the qualifications for federal financial aid programs and select scholarships. The Director administers educational programs for current and prospective students and their families. The Director supervises the Financial Aid Office including planning, organizing, supervising, and budgeting.
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDEBUTARENOTLIMITED TO THEFOLLOWING:
POSITIONSUMMARY:
The Director of Financial Aid provides leadership and final accountability for federal, state and local financial aid programs including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. The Director ensures compliance with federal and state laws including the Program Participation Agreement (PPA). The Director ensures equitable distribution of financial aid funds in compliance with government regulations and college policies. The Director creates and distributes financial aid reports required for continued funding of the college financial aid programs and as needed by the college administration. The Director ensures compliance with the qualifications for federal financial aid programs and select scholarships. The Director administers educational programs for current and prospective students and their families. The Director supervises the Financial Aid Office including planning, organizing, supervising, and budgeting.
ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDEBUTARENOTLIMITED TO THEFOLLOWING:
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations for all financial aid programs. Clarify regulations that are unclear or appear contradictory.
- File and maintain the Program Participation Agreement (PPA), FISAP, and other required government reports. Review and revise yearly reference materials affecting the financial aid operation.
- Serve on the Enrollment Management Directors Planning Group, and the Student and Educational Services (SES) Managers Team. Consult College stakeholders on financial aid affecting students, faculty, staff, and students. Provide information and training to stakeholder groups.
- Maintain current knowledge of internal policies, procedures, and programs.
- Direct the Financial Aid Office staff and operation. Recruit, train, evaluate, and discipline financial aid staff. Address and resolve problems and challenges. Develop plans and evaluations for programs and projects. Provide an environment for teamwork within the department and with others across the college.
- Develop local policies and procedures compliant with governing bodies’ requirements. Monitor and modify financial aid packaging in accordance with regulations. Set annual packaging guidelines. Oversee the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as well as the Return of Title IV funds processes.
- Monitor Financial Aid budgets. Coordinate student payments and financial aid disbursements with the College Finance Office. Coordinate internal reconciliation work and report internally as well as to reviewing entities such as auditors, program reviewers, and accreditation teams.
- Provide advice to students and families regarding financial needs, opportunities, academic success, and eligibility. Provide information and services to students, faculty, staff and external constituents. Verify eligibility for assistance, review and package aid for students. Address and articulate policies and procedures to ensure the equitable treatment of all students receiving financial assistance.
- Present financial aid presentations and community outreach activities. Review correspondence including follow-up letters, award letters, flyers, and general scholarship letters. Maintain high levels of customer service and student satisfaction in the Financial Aid Office.
- Supervise interactive new student orientation program that addresses financial aid processes and introduces student financial literacy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for diversity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent knowledge and skills
- 3 – 7 years of position related experience.
Additional Experiences Considered
- Master’s preferred or equivalent knowledge and skills
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
- Delta.edu
- really.com
- Career Arc
- MI Works / MI Talent Bank
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Michigan HERC Website
- MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
- Other
- If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Working with people from different backgrounds or cultures can present unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity. Describe a time where a project or decision you made was enhanced by including diverse perspectives.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Delta College serves a diverse community (in terms of ethnicity, socio-economic status, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, faith/non-faith, disability status, and much more). Can you tell us about your experience working with and serving such a diverse population?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Professional Certifications or Licensures
- Transcript 2
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$73k-106k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/20/2024
WEBSITE
delta.edu
HEADQUARTERS
BAY CITY, MI
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1961
TYPE
Private
CEO
JANET WOOD
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
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About Delta College
Delta College serves as a community college.
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