Director of Financial Aid
Director of Financial Aid
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for directing the financial aid operations for Fort Valley State University. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all related state and federal regulations establishing policies and procedures that ensure strong internal controls for maintaining the integrity of studentbased fiscal processes and implementing innovative approaches in support of students at this institution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (FVSU) major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following.
- Provides leadership for comprehensive campuswide financial aid programs including federal state institutional and private aid.
- Monitors and reviews federal state institutional and Board of Regents policy changes to ensure compliance
- Oversee the administrative functions of the Financial Aid Office and manage the departmental budgets.
- Supervises FA personnel providing training in federal and state regulations and facilitating ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Works with the Athletics Compliance Office to ensure compliance with NCAA/NJCAA rules and regulations.
- Serves as Title III grant manager for the Office of Financial Aid.
- Supervises the reconciliation of federal state private and institutional funds.
- Leads the administration of state and federal aid scholarships and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention.
- Completes institutional reporting requirements including balancing Pell and HOPE programs
- Serves as a key contributor to the division and college leadership teams as appropriate
- Serves as Data Steward for the Banner Student Financial Aid System testing new releases and patches; assigning and maintaining security; and automating modules as applicable.
- Develop and implement financial aid policies and procedures.
- Serves as audit liaison during Federal State and Board of Regents audits.
- Implement new financial aid software and webbased products.
- Supervises the coordination of financial aid seminars and programs.
- Advises students and parents in the financial aid process.
- Represents the institution at regional and state professional meetings and conferences.
- Directs the management of department social media accounts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Knowledge of federal state private and institutional financial aid programs policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Banner financial aid modules.
- Knowledge of federal and state student aid online reporting systems.
- Knowledge of need analysis principles.
- Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Skilled in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
- Skilled in the operation of computers and jobrelated software programs.
- Skilled in decisionmaking and problemsolving.
- Skilled in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skilled in oral and written communication.
- Skilled in working independently while exercising professional judgment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in a course of study related to the occupational field preferred.
- At least five years of related experience is required.
- Knowledge of Banner and financial aid technical experience to ensure compliance with federal regulations preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
- The work requires travel to the
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This position has direct supervision over the following assigned personnel:
- Assistant Financial Aid Director (1) Financial Aid Advisor (3) Financial Aid Assistant (1) and Customer Service Representative.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act the federal student aid handbook Georgia Student Financial Commission state program regulations the IRS tax guide NCAA guidelines the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration guidelines and university and Board of Regents policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
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Employment Type
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