Associate Director Of Student Financial Services

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title MnSCU Academic Professional 3 Working Title Associate Director of Student Financial Services Hire Types Staff Division Alexandria Technical & Community College Department Student Affairs Unit Financial Aid Location 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE Employment Condition Unlimited Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details

To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by May 12, 2024. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Salary Minimum $26.64 Salary Maximum $39.06 Salary Type Hourly Bargaining Unit/Plan 214, MAPE Job Description

This position provides financial aid expertise and leadership for office procedures to the Director of Financial Aid in the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive financial aid program. Responsibilities include:

• Establishing financial aid program operating procedures to administer federal and state financial aid programs, to include monitoring financial aid audit and program review information to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and regulations.

• Implementing and administering federal and state financial aid programs and services by calculating, awarding, and transmitting student aid applications, grant, loan and disbursement data, and required reports utilizing various federal, state, and system application software packages to ensure high proficiency and accuracy in determining financial aid eligibility.

• Corresponding with students, families, staff and stakeholders to provide information regarding financial aid programs and eligibility requirements to ensure the consistent application of local, state, and federal regulations.

• Directing and coordinating work and office activities by providing lead work and training to Financial Aid and Information Center staff to ensure customer expectations are met with timely and accurate services.

• Serving as the institutional certifying official, interpret regulations, assist in policy development, establish operating procedures, and administer federal and state funded veteran's programs while ensuring all eligible veterans receive timely and accurate educational benefits and the college remains in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Required Qualifications

• AAS degree
• 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in financial aid or a financial, business, or educational setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Knowledge of FERPA policies and data practices

• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and ability to research, interpret and apply the regulations to practices in the financial aid department

• Work experience assisting a Financial Aid Director in an educational institution

• Experience using ISRS (Integrated Student Registration System) and Department of Education software

• Experience in public speaking to give group presentations

• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)

• Knowledge of diverse cultures and populations

Other Requirements

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

About

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment as expressed in the ATCC EDI Strategic Plan. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today's dynamic, global workforce.

Benefits Info

Benefits include health, dental, life insurance and retirement plan.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F125P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 06/03/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 05/02/2024 Close Date 05/12/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact Jennifer Olson; (320) 762-4461; Email: employment@alextech.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access and diversity of its campus community. (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination)