Assistant Director Of Financial Aid

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title MSUAASF Working Title Assistant Director of Financial Aid Hire Type Staff Division Strategic Enrollment Management Department Financial Aid Unit Financial Aid Location SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St.

Cloud MN 56301 Twin Cities Graduate Center, 9750 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55442 FLSA Non-Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Probationary Work Shift Typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be required Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Typically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required

Posting Details

To learn more about the school and department visit Financial Aid Office

The successful candidate will share St.

Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It's Time strategic framework.

Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found here.

Salary Minimum $45,352 Salary Maximum $91,288 Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 211, MSUAASF Job Description

This position has significant financial responsibility in administering multiple State financial aid programs including, but not limited to, the North Star Promise Program, Minnesota Childcare Grant, Minnesota GI Bill, American Indian Scholars Program, and Minnesota Indian Scholarship. Determining eligibility involves integrating data from multiple sources and then properly applying regulations, guidance and complex calculations and is unique to each of these programs.

Work with the Associate Director administering the University's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy requires the use of professional judgment in order to determine student eligibility. All of these factors combine to create the potential for significant financial risk to the University.

Responsibilities

Program Processing and Regulations

Administer and oversee State aid programs including but not limited to the North Star Promise Program, Minnesota Post-secondary Child Care Grant Program, Minnesota GI Bill Program, Minnesota American Indian Scholars Program, and Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program. Ensure that students are informed of the availability of these funding sources, applications are reviewed and processed in a timely manner, and the programs operate within the appropriate rules and regulations.

This requires participation in the development and evaluation of office policies and procedures. It also requires continuous attention to changes in federal, state and system regulations to ensure institutional compliance.

Application Review and Verification

Perform essential functions such as the review of student aid files and the resolution of discrepancies between reported information and the supporting documentation (verification), award packaging, award adjustments, and budget adjustments using professional judgment. This requires continuous review of applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as System and University policies and procedures.

Financial Aid Counseling

Provide information, advice and counsel to prospective and continuing students, parents, high school counselors, and other clientele regarding financial aid programs, procedures, eligibility, costs, regulations, and debt management. Knowledge of policies and procedures for related areas such as Admissions, Records & Registration, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising must be integrated into this work. This responsibility includes making presentations to groups both on and off campus.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Administer the institution's financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy as well as serve as the primary contact person for individuals seeking information or submitting appeals so that this policy is in full compliance with federal, state, System, and institutional regulations. Ensure that all students who submit appeals are reviewed and responded to in an effective, consistent, and timely manner. Coordinate this work with the Academic Appeals and Probation Office.

Other Duties

Lead or assist with other duties as assigned in order to ensure students receive outstanding service and financial aid programs are administered according to all federal, state, system and institutional regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree plus one year of professional experience in student aid administration, admissions, counseling, or relevant administrative work OR Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in student aid administration, admissions, counseling, or relevant administrative work

• Computer software skills sufficient to administer financial aid programs

• Ability to deliver high quality customer service while integrating knowledge and information from multiple interrelated sources

• Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct work experience within Financial Aid

• Experience with various government financial aid databases, such as, but not limited to, FAA access, NSLDS, and COD Expert knowledge of federal financial aid regulations

• Intermediate knowledge of federal financial aid regulations

• Intermediate in the use of the MinnState ISRS Financial Aid module.

Other Requirements About

Founded in 1869, St.

Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system.

The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St.

Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better.

St.

Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St.

Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St.

Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957.

In 1975, the institution became St.

Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St.

Cloud State University can be found here

Benefits Info

Why Work For Us:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 24-00043 Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 05/20/2024 Close Date 06/20/2024 Open Until Filled No Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact Elizabeth Brooks, Search Chair Elizabeth.Brooks@Stcloudstate.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St.

Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.

To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St.

Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St.

Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121