Director Of Financial Aid Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Director Of Financial Aid to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a Default Management Plan and monitor its effectiveness;
- Identify and assist in developing new sources of financial aid funding (This includes establishing awarding procedures for the funds);
- Customer Service;
- Attend and prepare for all meetings called by the President, Provost and/or other executive officers of the university;
- Continually look for opportunities to streamline and improve processes to enhance the student experience;
- Authorize major and minor office expenditures in keeping with approved annual budget;
- Performs other duties as directed;
- Develop and maintain financial aid information for current and prospective students in coordination wit the overall marketing plan of the college;
- Account for financial aid files for audits;
- Conduct federal loan exit interviews in accordance with federal regulations;
- Work with the Office of University Marketing & Communications in the creation of university financial aid publications;
- Participate in college-wide training, on committees, and the development of policies and procedures;
- Responsible for managing, planning, and supervising all aspects of the Financial Aid Office operation;
- Provide proper training and updates on financial aid for office staff such as BANNER, need analysis, packaging, counseling, etc;
- Maintain records in compliance with federal/state and institutional policy.
Requirements:
- Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered;
- Experience working at a mid-sized public institution;
- Experience working with NCAA Division I or II athletics and athletic scholarships;
- Master’s degree required with preference given if in a related area and six years of experience in a college/university student financial aid office;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff and oversee financial resources/budgets;
- Knowledge of and strong experience with the Financial Aid module of the Banner Student system preferred;
- Experience with financial aid and econometric modeling and leveraging strategies.