Director of Financial Aid

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. Job Summary The Director of Financial Aid has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the administration of all Financial Aid and veterans’ program, and oversees Financial Aid programs for Correctional Education. The Director of Financial Aid also coordinates the activities of the financial aid department. This is an exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Financial Aid Department. Duties/Responsibilities Prepare and submit all necessary federal, state, city and institutional reporting for financial aid and veteran’s administration required, meeting all deadlines Satisfy all requirements for all Federal and State Reporting for grants and loans Develop and monitor all institutional packaging and financial aid policies Monitor that the institution is in compliance with all aid delivery and student consumer information for federal, state and internal financial aid regulators (including internal audits within department) Research, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations including guidelines to Title IV programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations Establish strategies for the effective and efficient delivery of financial aid awards to students that maximize retention and recruitment goals Administers and monitors the Veterans Administration student financial assistance programs Coordinate outreach efforts to external constituencies; Oversee departmental operations and training; perform need analysis as needed Counsel student and parents; Conduct Financial Aid workshops and presentations for students, parents and constituents In coordination with the Financial Appeals Team perform professional judgment and consider appeals Oversee Financial Aid programs for Correctional Education, including site visits to state and federal prisons Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate departmental staff; Coordinate departmental staff development Maintain and actively participate in National and State of Texas Financial Aid Associations, Department of Education, and attends trainings Comply with campus policies and procedures Other related duties, as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Two to four years of experience on jobs leading to this position Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred Supplemental Information This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine. Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week; some nights and weekends may be required depending on campus events. Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. #J-18808-Ljbffr