"Director of Financial Aid"

Barton College is seeking a full-time Director of Financial Aid to manage operations and staff within the Office of Financial Aid. As a vital component of the Enrollment Management team, the Director will keep current with all federal and state guidelines, best practices, and important trends in financial aid.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising, evaluating, coordinating, and/or directing all college functions pertaining to student financial aid
• Works with various counterparts to achieve expected goals and objectives of the college. 
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, and evaluating performance of assigned staff.
• Works in collaboration with enrollment management and business office initiatives. 
• Understands the financial aid management software, sets up parameters to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Responsible for maintaining the College’s financial aid data to ensure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state, & local reports; creates regular reports throughout the cycle to assist with projections and budgeting.
• Prepares, tracks, and monitors budgets critical to the fiscal health of the department.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participates in professional organizations and collaborates with state affinity groups and regional organizations to pursue and enhance enrollment initiatives as it pertains to financial aid.
• Provides cross-training to internal divisions for their staff on financial aid regulations.

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Master’s degree is preferred. 
• A solid background in organizational and data systems management is preferred. 
• Experience in PowerFAIDS. 
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, and policies. 
• Ability to think strategically to understand data and financial planning. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Must feel comfortable and confident when speaking publicly to large crowds. 
• Has experience with COD and understands reconciliation of Title IV funds. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in Financial Aid, preferably in a private institution of higher education.

Application Process:

Please submit a current resume and contact information for at least three professional references (all should be MS Word or PDF format) to People & Support, at employment@barton.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Victoria A. Morris, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6330 or vamorris@barton.edu.