Director of Financial Aid
Director of Financial Aid
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Working Title:
Director of Financial AidInstitution:
Minnesota State College SoutheastClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
MSSE - Winona CampusFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$27.84 - $40.82Job Description
Under limited supervision the Director provides leadership for all key functions administrative technical and logistics of the Financial Aid department along with budget responsibilities to ensure implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive financial aid program. This position also serves on key leadership teams across campus including the Vice President of Student Successs leadership team as an authority on issues concerns and functions of the Student Success Division. The Director manages all federal/state programs (i.e. grants federal and state work-study state aid programs etc.) in accordance with federal/state regulations. This position advises and counsels students and families regarding application procedures and awarding including types of aid available cost financing options and referring scholarship opportunities eligibility requirements and student loan debt management.
- Administer and manage all federal state and local programs requiring reporting and reconciling.
- Manage and administer all the veteran program student files and the MN GI Bill program. Serve as the campus expert in all student grant and scholarship programs to ensure that the institution is and remains in compliance at all times.
- Analyze student financial aid FAFSA data and verification to determine financial aid eligibility within all Federal and State financial aid programs and communicate with students.
- Manage yearly financial aid rollover in ISRS (student information system) to begin awarding process for academic year.
- Manage and administer the Return to Title Four (R2T4) Aid Process and Satisfactory Progress Program that applies to all financial aid.
- Manage coordinate and administer all functions of the financial aid office.
- Provide leadership work direction and strategic decision making as part of the Student Success Leadership Team.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports and applications on behalf of MSC Southeast. Compile and verify data for the annual Fiscal Operations Report for federal campus-based programs our Federal Program Participation Agreement Federal and State audits as well as internal and external requests.
Salary Range: $58130-$85232
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a financial aid office.
- Knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid eligibility processes and current Federal and State financial aid programs.
- Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to plan organize administer and manage complex aid programs to a diverse population of students with varying degrees of financial aid comprehension.
- Advanced computer skills to manage query and analyze data and create reports and presentations to assist with decision making; must have a high standard for accuracy and comprehension.
- Knowledge of data practices and FERPA policies and laws and to be able to handle sensitive confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive relationships with students parents and colleagues with ability to communicate complicated information clearly to diverse audiences; strong conflict resolution skills a must.
- Must possess a commitment to customer service and to serving as a team leader providing work direction without direct report responsibility within a complex organization.
Preferred Qualification
- Bachelors Degree in a related field of study Masters degree preferred.
- 5 years professional experience in financial aid
- Documented ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations and legal definitions as directed.
- Previous experience with R2T4 satisfactory academic Progress and reconciliation of state and federal funds and current experience with federal and state financial aid policies.
- Knowledge and experience with processing reporting and all other guidelines related to federal and state financial aid. Direct experience with financial aid.
- Experience using ISRS (Integrated Student Registration System) and Department of Education software including NSLDS COD EdConnect and EDExpress systems web-based programs which include FASTER along with Image Now Microsoft Teams Word Excel and Zoom.
- Experience in accounting and tax preparation to review and understand student verification process.
- Ability to multi task prioritize ability to manage plan work under pressure and meet deadlines to comply with regulatory standards.
- Must be dependable organized and extremely accurate.
Work Shift
Monday - Friday 7:30-4:00pm or 8:00pm-4:30pm
Telework
Position offers the possibility of one remote workday per week depending on team needs and manager approval.
About
Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access public not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure policies procedures and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes state-of-the-art facilities and an environment that is friendly and supportive.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Alecia Carol SpagnolettiPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
