Director Financial Aid

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

Responsible for the administration of the Office of Financial Aid and providing support for integrating Financial Aid into a strategic enrollment management organization to achieve defined optimal enrollment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities :

• Establish financial aid policies and procedures within federal and state guidelines with the mission of the College in mind.
• Investigate sources and funds to meet student needs, preparation of applications for funding and documentation of need for assistance.
• Administer federal, state, college and private funding programs.
• Recruit, manage and evaluate Financial Aid Office staff.
• Plan best use of resources available for campus-based aid for future academic years, develop projections of needs.
• Maintain data in computer system to ensure availability for many varied reports. Responsible for meeting all deadlines in relation to compiling and submitting required reports such as the : Federal Fiscal operating Report and Applications for Funds, Federal Pell Grant reporting, Health Professions Student Loan, State Education Dept., reports required for other reporting purposes, for accounting needs, weekly reports and data for planning.
• Review Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) and verify them as required by Federal Regulations by collecting verification forms and income tax returns and contacting parents and / or students. Correct forms where necessary. Recomputes FAFSA when data proves inconsistent with submitted figures.

Award and administer financial aid that is Federal campus-based aid. Study new regulations, legislation and philosophies, which affect the delivery of student aid. Comment on proposals to government agencies and Congress. Communicate changes to students, parents, other college administrators and guidance community.

Education and Experience :