Dean of Financial Aid/Director of Student Financial Aid
Dean of Financial Aid/Director of Student Financial Aid
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Job Description
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:
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Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
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Work collaboratively in a diverse inclusive and student-centered environment with students of various learning styles cultures identities and life-experiences
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Continuously endeavor to provide prospective and current students access to postsecondary education while identifying and removing barriers that prevent initial and continued enrollment
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Partner with other college departments to develop and implement initiatives designed to close equity gaps in under-represented student populations
Position-Specific Knowledge:
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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
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Stay informed of best practices emerging and innovative financial aid strategies in community colleges and higher education; recommend changes as appropriate
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Direct the development review evaluation implementation and coordination of all policies related to student financial assistance scholarships and student employment
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Prepare statistical reports and evaluate programs and services prepare applications for and fiscal reports on federal state institutional and private student aid funds
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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
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Ensure proper and timely grant reporting and disseminate report to external and internal stakeholders
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Serve as point of contact for auditors compile information as requested for their review
Management and leadership skills
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Recruit train supervise support evaluate and mentor direct reports and other financial aid team members
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Oversee the daily operations and functions of the Financial Aid Department across CCRI campuses
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Collaborate across departments and among Student Affairs offices to improve the Colleges ability to serve students with intention and excellence
Student service:
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Lead by example and work relentlessly in service of CCRIs students
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Maximize available student financial resources; including scholarship opportunities through the CCRI Foundation
Community engagement:
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Be active in relevant professional associations
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Participate in College committees as assigned
Technical Knowledge/Expertise:
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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Full-time experience at or above the Director level
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Demonstrated leadership in a collective bargaining environment
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with others; demonstrated commitment to providing student-centered services in a college setting; effective problem solving ability
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Willingness to assume leadership in promoting good public relations by interfacing with College faculty staff students and other constituencies. Excellent student service skills
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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 systems.
Please see attached job description in addition to the below details.
Minimum 35 hours per week but will likely be more at times
This position requires the candidate to be available to be on call
Full-time starting in August or early September and will continue to April 1
In-person with onsite presence at each campus on a regular (e.g. weekly) schedule (i.e. Newport Warwick Lincoln Providence).
o Limited hybrid option Preferred Experience:
Working with the Ellucian Banner ERP and experience disbursing over $70 million in federal/state funds through Banner
Multiple community college experiences managing the financial aid function area
Scale experience (15000 students) and multi-campus institution
Experience as a Director or Dean of Financial Aid at public community college
Onsite required with travel required between Newport Warwick Lincoln Providence.
Client Name: CCRI
Position: Onsite
RTR: Attached
Employment Type
Full-time
