Director of Financial Aid

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Director of Financial Aid South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. Over 20,000 Students10 CampusesCompetency Based EducationOnline Director of Financial Aid DescriptionThe new Dallas - South College Campus invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid. The successful candidate will oversee the financial aid processes and services for the campus while working closely with the Campus President and the Vice President of Financial Aid. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills. General ResponsibilitiesMeet and counsel with students and parents regarding the process of applying for and receiving financial aid.Assist students and parents with the completion of forms and documents required to secure financial aid.Collect all documentation required from students and/or parents.Provide notification of any missing documentation to appropriate students and/or parents.Prepare and maintain financial aid files for each student receiving financial assistance.Reconciliation of Title IV funds.Direct the daily activities of the Financial Aid staff.Perform other duties as needed by the Campus President and Vice President of Financial AidRequirements: EducationEarned Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree preferredExperienceThree to Four years of professional and related experience in higher education.Knowledge of federal financial aid programs and recordkeeping requirements.Knowledge of higher education processes, supervisory and personnel practices.Experience in management and leadership positions.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Able to work independently to meet deadlines.Experience with financial aid software and systems preferred.Notice of AI Use in Job Application ReviewAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.