Position Summary
This position is responsible for planning and directing all activities as they relate to student aid maintaining the integrity of the federal programs adhering to regulations and ensuring compliance.
Duties And Responsibilities
Direct the overall operations of the student financial aid program which provides financial assistance to students; Oversee student financial aid activities at offcampus sites; Design establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organizations goals and objectives; Recruit employ train supervise and evaluate unit staff; Develop and recommend policies for Financial Aid which support goals and policies of the institution and which ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; Participate in university policymaking task forces which establish tuition policy and pricing determinations and consider other student financial matters; Provide information and reports regarding financial aid to management the community and funding agencies; Represent the university to various institutional divisions as well as externally to media government agencies funding agencies students and their parents and/or the general public; Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis; Plan develop and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the department; Provide direction in the purchase and development of the departments hardware and software needs for processing all aspects of student applications; Compiles verifies data and submits reports to FISAP NMDEAR report and IPEDS ; Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of a computer. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty 40 pounds. Sitting for extended periods of time. Kneel bend reach and stoop. Walking for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree and Proficient in SCT Banner MS Word and MS Excel.
Required Experience:
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