Thibodaux, Louisiana
Financial Aid Director Job Opening in Thibodaux, Louisiana - GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Plan, organize and supervise the Financial Aid Department to administer federal, state and institutional financial aid funds and services; Performs standard financial aid duties such as needs analysis, verification, loan processing and satisfactory academic progress monitoring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages and supervises all financial aid processes for awarding student loans, grants and scholarship packages
Develops and monitors the Financial Aid Office budget, including personnel needs and departmental operating expenses
Develops student cost of attendance (individual student budgets) including tuition, books, fees, etc.
Reconciles student receivable accounts
Interprets and applies federal laws and regulations, college policies and regulations and state regulations related to the delivery of student financial assistance
Oversees all administrative functions of the Financial Aid Office by supervising, providing ongoing professional development opportunities and evaluating the performance of all department personnel
Calculates refunds and repayments for student who withdraw from school
Ensures that college has exception-free Financial Aid audits and program reviews by keeping abreast of and implementing all federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to the programs administered by the Financial Aid Office
Maintains college?s financial aid data to assure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state and local reports
Develops and directs financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the college and by administering financial aid, scholarships and other programs that support student recruitment and retention
Contributes to student satisfaction through delivery of quality customer service in all aspects of the administration of financial aid
Ensures that students are informed about their eligibility for financial aid by developing and directing a system for collecting and evaluating applications and for the timely and effective awarding of all types of financial aid
Maintains confidentiality of information exposes to in the course of business regarding students and other employees
Leads staff meetings, share information as appropriate, promote the development of ideas for improved service and efficiency and encourage teamwork
Oversee Title IV refunds and repayments, including U.S. Department of Education and National Student Loan Data System notifications
Develop, modify, implement and maintain the application intake and tracking process for proper documentation of all awards for audit trail
Maintain fund control records in accordance with funding level limitations
Develop and conduct financial aid presentations and participate in outreach activities
Develop, design, revise and update all publications relating to financial aid, such as financial aid applications, forms used for tracking applications, correspondence forms and brochures
Integrate efforts to maximize Financial Aid?s role in recruiting and retention
Counsel and advise students regarding financial needs and problems and recommend financial aid opportunities
EDUCATION:
Bachelor?s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field required; Master?s Degree preferred
Master?s Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional level administrative experience in a financial aid setting
Previous supervisory experience required
Experience with needs analysis, counseling and packaging aid
KNOWLEDGE:
Broad knowledge of federal financial aid programs and recordkeeping requirements
Knowledge of higher education processes, supervisory and personnel practices
General knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications
Federal, local and state programs that provide financial assistance to students
Principles and practices of supervision, training and evaluation
Principles of individual appraisal, including interviewing and advisement techniques
Pertinent laws, rules and regulations such as Federal Title IV regulations
Various software programs and data systems as they relate to financial aid
Budget preparation and administration
SKILLS:
Planning and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
Demonstrate analytical, organizational and supervisory skills
ABILITIES:
Organize, coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operations and activities of the Financial Aid Office
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of student financial assistance to qualified applicants
Work with students of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Demonstrate proficiency in the management of financial aid needs analysis, packaging and required revisions
Interpret federal and state financial aid regulations and determine appropriate course of action
Monitor and award federal and state financial aid programs
Gather, compile and analyze data and prepare reports
Able to work independently and meet deadlines
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and administration
Mentor, train, develop, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
Perform consistently under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands
Work cooperatively with others
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Thibodaux, LA
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
increasingly responsible professional level administrative experience in a financial aid setting: 4 years
Required language:
English
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