Director of Financial Aid
Director of Financial Aid
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Department: Finance and Operations
Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Operations
Classification: On-site; Part-time Hourly Non-Exempt 25-hour workweek
JOIN US IN EMPOWERING STUDENTS FUTURES!
ABOUT CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TWO SCHOOLS ONE MISSION
CTS is a fully accredited ecumenical academic learning community offering graduate programs through its School of Theology and School of Counseling as well as accessible mental health services through the Counseling Center. Additionally it collaborates with the Faith & Action Project to mitigate poverty. Located in Indianapolis it is related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We welcome people of all denominations faith expressions and spiritualities. Our community diversity helps us create an intellectually rigorous spiritually formative and emotionally supportive education that equips our students to go into the world and serve-whether thats in the church or the broader community.
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for leading CTSs student financial services including packaging aid overseeing compliance coordinating with federal and state agencies and delivering financial counseling. Youll manage policies budgets and technology solutions while also collaborating with Student Services and senior leadership to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive academically and financially.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop maintain and administer institutional policies and procedures relating to student financial services ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Coordinate with student billing and payroll regarding student work-study employment scholarships and awards.
- Create budget projections coordinate the day-to-day management of student financial services package student financial aid coordinate monthly reconciliations and maintain financial aid best practices according to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).
- Prepare all federal state and institutional reports pertaining to aid/scholarships and serve as liaison to state and federal funding agencies.
- coordinate and deliver financial literacy programs for students.
- Counsel students regarding financial aid eligibility and debt management.
- Review attendance satisfactory academic progress and academic eligibility of students for scholarships grants and loans.
- Maintain Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines with the processing of students financial aid information.
- Assist in the development and implementation of technology-based and other solutions to improve financial aid processes and services.
- Maintain and update the student financial services handbook website and any other communications pertaining to student financial services.
- When applicable collaborate with third-party services firm(s) provide timely updates to the VP Finance & Operations and other Senior Leaders and perform other duties as assigned.
- Collaborate with members of Student Services to ensure a positive student experience.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Commitment to uphold the Seminarys mission vision and values.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree
- A minimum of 5 years experience in student financial aid work
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Strong organizational regulatory and record-keeping skills
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to apply creative solutions to problems where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to organize plan and direct student financial services and develop work plans and goals in collaboration with team members and other seminary offices.
- Strong computer skills: database spreadsheet e-mail and web.
- Financial aid computer skills: Net Price Calculator PowerFAIDS Populi and Blackbaud (preferred); ability to learn and implement new systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment dedicated to great student service
- Possess strong financial counseling skills and the ability to help students understand and apply creative solutions to address students financial concerns and needs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online using the application link or submit a letter of interest a resume and three professional references to
CTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to recruitment hiring or any other status of employment based on race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or any other category protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
