"MnSCU Academic Supervisor 1 - Director of Financial Aid"

The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the financial aid department at Lake Superior College. The incumbent supervises the financial aid staff, manages the department’s daily operations, establishes and implements College policies and procedures related to student financial aid. This position monitors the revenue and expenditure of student financial aid annually, analyzes financial aid laws and regulations, formulates systems to process student aid efficiently, and communicates with internal stakeholders about the college’s financial aid department. The incumbent serves as an intricate member of the Student Success and Retention Team focused on student access, retention, persistence, and success. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications
5 years of experience in financial aid or related field; an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1-year professional experience, a master’s degree may substitute for 1.5 years’ professional experience
Knowledge of a variety of governing compliance agencies as well as their regulations and policies
Ability to work in a dynamic training environment
Experience managing budgets
Ability to supervise effectively and work with all faculty and staff members and communicate clearly in writing and oral presentations
Ability to work with computers and the applicable software to run programs needed by the center
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Preferred Qualification
Bachelor’s degree plus 4-year professional experience working experience in that field
Supervisory experience
Knowledge of Higher Education Financial Aid awards
Knowledge of MN State policy, procedures, and contractual requirements
Knowledge of local, state, and national safety rules and safe workplace procedures

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Salary Range
$30.10 - $43.59

Telework (Yes/No)
No

About Minnesota State
Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We unequivocally prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer, we proactively seek to cultivate a diverse and talented workforce. We sincerely encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Our commitment to affirmative action is integral to creating a workplace that values and leverages the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee. LSC actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who represent the richness of our institution and the broader community we serve by fostering their development and recognizing their contributions. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered.