JOB SUMMARY:
The Dean of Student Financial Assistance and Scholarships is a dynamic leader within the Student Affairs division and is responsible for and administers a complex and multifaceted student financial aid program consisting of grants loans scholarships Rhode Island Promise and student employment opportunities. The Dean provides leadership in establishing and interpreting financial aid policies and maintains an environment of trust and respect. Other duties include but are not limited to policy and program development and evaluation; planning and budgeting; staff recruitment development supervision and evaluation; and collaboration with a variety of constituents.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commitment to CCRIs Mission:
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
Work collaboratively in a diverse inclusive and student-centered environment with students of various learning styles cultures identities and life-experiences
Continuously endeavor to provide prospective and current students access to postsecondary education while identifying and removing barriers that prevent initial and continued enrollment
Partner with other college departments to develop and implement initiatives designed to close equity gaps in under-represented student populations Position-Specific Knowledge:
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of all federal state institutional and other regulations policies and guidelines. Interpret policy and inform financial aid team of changes resulting from new or current legislation
Stay informed of best practices emerging and innovative financial aid strategies in community colleges and higher education; recommend changes as appropriate
Direct the development review evaluation implementation and coordination of all policies related to student financial assistance scholarships and student employment
Prepare statistical reports and evaluate programs and services prepare applications for and fiscal reports on federal state institutional and private student aid funds
Oversee the review verification and timely awarding of student financial aid according to all federal state and institutional regulations. Allocate financial aid resources and authorize the disbursement of funds; analyze monitor and report on the distribution of funds
Ensure proper and timely grant reporting and disseminate report to external and internal stakeholders
Serve as point of contact for auditors compile information as requested for their review Management and leadership skills
Recruit train supervise support evaluate and mentor direct reports and other financial aid team members
Oversee the daily operations and functions of the Financial Aid Department across CCRI campuses
Collaborate across departments and among Student Affairs offices to improve the Colleges ability to serve students with intention and excellence Student service:
Lead by example and work relentlessly in service of CCRIs students
Maximize available student financial resources; including scholarship opportunities through the CCRI Foundation
Community engagement:
Be active in relevant professional associations
Participate in College committees as assigned Technical Knowledge/Expertise:
Ensure the efficient operation of the financial aid module of the Banner financial aid module and other technology products that relate to the delivery of financial aid
Strive for the continuous improvement and efficiency of the financial aid process for students and other stakeholders LICENSES TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree and a minimum of seven years of full-time experience in the administration of student financial aid services at an outcomes-driven postsecondary institution
Financial aid experience must be progressively more responsible in nature and include supervisory elements administering aid in a multi-campus environment and/or a community college
Expert knowledge of federal regulations governing student assistance and need analysis required; participation in on-site audits and program reviews direct experience completing the FISAP and other state/federal reports; expert knowledge of the Banner Ellucian financial aid product
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Full-time experience at or above the Director level
Demonstrated leadership in a collective bargaining environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with others; demonstrated commitment to providing student-centered services in a college setting; effective problem solving ability Willingness to assume leadership in promoting good public relations by interfacing with College faculty staff students and other constituencies. Excellent student service skills Self-initiating individual possessing effective management organizational planning an interpersonal skills; knowledge of and experience with designing implementing and/or the refinement of student information