Program Manager, Financial Aid
Program Manager, Financial Aid
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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Program Manager Financial Aid - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to 124.11 (A) (30) and 3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Reports to the Director Financial Aid. Has access to confidential and sensitive information and information systems including personally identifiable information as defined by FERPA.
Assists the Director with the administration of state and federally-sponsored scholarship programs. Drafts new policies or policy revisions as appropriate for review by the Director. Develops and implements programmatic goals. Analyzes and evaluates program policies and procedures to ensure effective program operations and compliance with departmental goals. Represents the Director at meetings and conferences. Provides technical information to assist the Director in decision making. Reviews documentation and authorizes appropriation disbursements for the Office of Financial Aid. Reviews documentation independently and authorizes financial aid award disbursements to campuses and students. Tracks disbursement information and completes annual reconciliation reports with campus financial aid offices. Communicates independently with college financial aid administrators to ensure that colleges and universities are in compliance with Ohio Department of Higher Educationregulations and procedures. Explains and interprets policies and procedures. Collects and reviews confidential documents. Writes reports letters and memoranda that may contain sensitive and confidential financial or student information. - Makes presentations and conducts training with campus financial aid staff.
Researches and responds to inquiries and complaints from students parents and advocacy organizations. Furnishes information and explains program policies and procedures to students and parents. Prepares data for annual meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.
About State Grants and Scholarships:
State financial aid is awarded based on a number of factors including: areas of study (such as teaching science engineering technology math and medicine) academic merit financial need military status and more.
MINIMUM:
Bachelors Degree Must have exceptional communication presentation and customer service skills as this individual will be required to interact with the public on a daily basis in a professional and courteous manner. Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Access and PowerPoint. Must be highly analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently while researching and resolving issues.
PREFERRED:
- Experience in the administration of state and/or federal financial aid programs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
