Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Director, Financial Aid (Internal)
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days
Department: 30R003 -
StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage &
Oppor
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: University Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or
more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5 or more
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G26
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Justin Cristello
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Director of Financial Aid performs a variety of duties related
to the planning, organization, and direction of financial aid for
the university. In collaboration with the Executive Director of
Student Financial Assistance, the Director will manage all aspects
of the financial aid awarding and disbursement/reconciliation
process to ensure compliance with all federal, state and
institutional rules, regulations and guidelines. The employee will
also supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. The
Director handles complex requests, exceptions, exemptions,
reconciliation, and reporting as required. The position conducts
problem-solving and critical decision-making processes in
coordination with other staff and the director to update and
improve functional aspects of the financial aid processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, business,
accounting, or related field is required.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Four years of Financial Aid experience
is required with at least 2 years of experience at an Associate
Director level.
Licensure & Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
40% - Serves as the leader of Financial Aid Program Administration within the Office of Financial Aid • Coordinates and processes Federal Pell and TEACH Grant programs as well as Federal Direct loans and private/alternative loan funds. Compiles and prepares all data, analysis and reporting in a timely and accurate manner. Oversees mandatory reconciliation of funds as well as annual closeout processes. • Oversees several critical Financial Aid processes to include Return of Title IV Funds,…
disbursement of aid, reconciliation of Title IV and non-Title IV funding. • Maintains oversight for the following sub-units within Financial Aid to include: Financial Aid Systems Processing, Title IV Eligibility and Scholarships and State Aid. • Evaluates, analyzes and interprets Banner operations and makes decisions concerning policy and procedure with financial aid processes. • Supervises three full time staff members - responsible for hiring/evaluation and termination. • Involved with strategic and long-range planning function of the department and division. • Assists with special projects as assigned by senior administrators across the division and campus. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. • Coordinates all activities related to Fund Management in close consultation with the Data Analytics Team: Processing, Awarding, Disbursement, Reconciliation and Reporting. • Revises financial aid awards based on changes in enrollment, professional judgements, verification, corrections and receipt of additional aid. - (Essential)
35% - Directs the daily operations of the Office of Student
Financial Assistance • Proactively plans and directs the work and
priorities of the unit. • Recommends and implements policies and
procedures that guide the delivery of services. • Proactively
assesses potential administrative, technical and programmatic
obstacles and works to address these by adopting or changing
policies. • Reviews and interprets federal regulations for
financial aid and disseminates information internally to ensure EKU
compliance. • Provides backup coverage and assistance to other
employees as required or requested. • Assists others in the
department to effectively handle workload. - (Essential)
15% - Assists with development of office policy and procedures
and staff training • Helps maintain policy and procedures manual to
ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional rules and
regulations. Evaluates current financial aid policies and
procedures and makes recommendations for policy revisions to
enhance processes. • Reviews and interprets Federal and State
regulations to ensure all financial aid guidelines are being met •
Disseminates Federal and State regulations information to
departmental staff. • Provides training to the student financial
aid staff and the university community regarding financial aid. -
(Essential)
10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other
duties and special projects as assigned • Provides information for
internal and external audits as requested. • Networks and completes
professional development activities to enhance knowledge, skills,
and abilities. • Cross-trains others and participates in
cross-training to enhance skills. • Acts in compliance with
contracts, laws, regulations, and University policies, procedures
and standards. • Completes special projects and other duties as
assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for
visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and
educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of
age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,
disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information
in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program
or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it
conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background
check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/director-financial-aid-internal-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
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