Assistant Director Of Financial Aid

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for providing information, advice and assistance regarding various types of Federal and State financial aid available to students and assists the director in the day-to-day operations of the department and represent the school in the absence of the director. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid reports to the Director of Financial Aid. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid also completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred; relevant experience may substitute for all or part of the education requirement. Requires two to four years experience on jobs leading to this, or similar jobs.

Knowledge of computerized electronic processes in the delivery of financial aid and veterans' administration educational programs (i.e., EDE, VACert) Experience with automated systems related financial aid management (SIS+ preferred) Knowledge of federal and state financial assistance and veterans' administration educational programs. Must be a multitask-oriented individual with an appreciation for working within deadlines.

Maintain confidentiality. Communicate professionally and effectively including public speaking. Supervise. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments. Establish effective working relationships with others. Follow established college policies and procedures.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and move up to 20 pounds. Requires constant sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and seeing. Requires frequent standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and operating a personal computer, calculator, and various office equipment. Requires infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filing.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.

Knowledge of financial aid processing for federal, state and local programs.

Knowledge of reconciliation of federal programs to include work study and direct loans.

Knowledge of working with Veteran's Programs (Federal and State).

Knowledge of Banner Software is a plus.

Knowledge of Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA).

SALARY $45,000 to $50,500; Plus Excellent Benefits Work Hours 40 hours per week. Some weekends are required.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

Analyze student applications and determine eligibility for financial aid. Request additional documents as needed. Verify information from student's tax returns.

Essential Job Functions

Advise students concerning reasonable academic progress, determine whether or not a student is in violation, and discuss normal procedures to get out of violation, and recommend appeal procedures for unusual circumstances.

Essential Job Functions

Determine eligibility and select students for State Grant programs for Director's approval.

Essential Job Functions

Perform the student loan processes in BANNER to submit to COD so students can receive their student loan and complete loan reconciliation every month.

Essential Job Functions

Provide veterans information concerning benefits, eligibility and application procedures on Montgomery G.I. benefits and Texas Hazelwood Act.

Essential Job Functions

Collect data, determine which classes apply to degree program and turn in paperwork to Certifying Official for final review and processing.

Essential Job Functions

Determine eligibility for Hazelwood Act and give paperwork to Director to sign off on and enter Hazelwood exemption onto computer if approved.

Essential Job Functions

Perform Return of Title IV process to return funds to COD and also inform the students of overpayments.

Essential Job Functions

Assist in supervising the financial aid staff.

Essential Job Functions

Comply with college, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and laws.