Director OF Financial Aid

Fortis College in Columbia SC is seeking an experienced , highly motivated Director for its Financial Aid D epartment. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the li ves and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth .

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Financial Aid Department. This is a full-time , professional position reporting directly to the Campus President . As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Financial Aid is responsible for managing the d epartment using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all governmental, accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position will require so me evening and Saturday hours.

Applicants for t he Director ’s position must have the following essential skills: Title IV technical knowledge and skills sufficient to provide the necessary internal controls required to keep the school compliant with federal and state regulations, and institutional policies and procedures; lead in the delivery of financial aid to all student groups; and extensive experience with computer-based financial aid packaging and reporting systems.

The Director of Financial Aid will be responsible for collaborat ing with admissions to support the recruitment of new students; work ing closely with other campus representatives to ensure that financial aid practices support the retention of students and the timely processing of financial aid; supervis ing and provid ing training to staff; ensur ing that the department delivers high quality customer service; award ing financial aid according to established packaging policies and regulations; and provid ing support for the school’s recruiting and admission strategies through the financial aid delivery process for prospective students in coordination with the Office of Admissions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive Financial Aid experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must not have any National Student Loan D ata System (NSLDS) restrictions

EEO -

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.