JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

PRIORITY DEADLINE: November 17, 2022

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Exempt

COMPENSATION: Minimum Starting Salary $52,000

DIVISION: Academic and Student Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid

REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Aid

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience working with financial aid programs at an institution of higher education
• Excellent communication skills
• Competency with using Microsoft 365 and financial aid software or the ability to quickly acquire competency
• Commitment to a student-centered approach to financial aid services

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge and skills related to federal and state regulations governing student financial aid, including Title IV, grants, and loan programs
• Proficiency using data processing systems and software applicable to analysis, awarding, and disbursement of student financial aid
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and budget management
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage detailed information

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid (ADFA) assists with packaging and processing institutional and financial aid awards to eligible students in compliance with institutional policies and procedures, federal regulations for Title IV aid, and state aid regulations. The ADFA assists currently enrolled and prospective students and their families with the processes associated with financial aid, including financial literacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Director of Financial Aid in development of initiatives for the efficient delivery of financial aid from all sources in alignment with the College's strategic plan
• Support the Director in development of financial aid strategies and plans consistent with enrollment management objectives, ensuring that planning efforts are integrated with those of other college offices
• Aid in the development of collaborative strategies and communications with other departments to support prospective and enrolled students maximize return on aid
• Assist in the review, evaluation, and distribution of student financial aid forms and applications
• Coordinate departmental activities to ensure proper determination of student eligibility for financial aid programs in a timely manner
• Assist in the management of various federal and state financial aid systems such as COD, NSLDS, G5, CPS, PHEAA, FAFSA, and IRS Data Retrieval Tool
• Assist in the verification process of student information
• Aid with financial aid satisfactory academic progress and appeals
• Assist in the packaging process, including adjusting awards, tracking outside scholarships, and disbursing student aid
• Support the development and implementation of Office of Financial Aid policies, procedures, and a comprehensive audit program
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and analysis of reports to federal, state, and private agencies, providing clearly written ad-hoc reports and analyses when requested or as appropriate
• Represent the Director of Financial Aid at meetings and events as needed
• Manage the Office of Financial Aid in the absence of the Director
• Assure a student-centered, customer-service oriented environment for the delivery of all department functions and promote such an environment across the college
• Promote and maintain integrity, accuracy, transparency, and timeliness in the delivery of financial aid to students
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and accurately with internal and external stakeholders
• Uphold the College’s culture of transparency and professionalism

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to access reliable transportation

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain the following clearances and training:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check
• Federal Criminal History Background Check
• Training Certificate - Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and recall instructions and guidelines
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE:

• Office Location: To be determined within NPRC’s multi-county region in alignment with institutional needs and office availability. For more information visit our website: regionalcollegepa.org
• Work hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday

This position requires work hour flexibility and varied hours and may include some evenings and weekends

• Full-time salaried employees are expected to work 40 hours weekly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Periodic travel required throughout the counties served by the College

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned

NPRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.