Director of Financial Assistance

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(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City NV 89703

Administrative Faculty Non Tenure Track Benefits Eligible.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Services the Director of Financial Assistance is an Administrative Faculty position at Western Nevada College. This role ensures the Colleges compliance with all federal state and institutional financial aid regulations and the colleges ability to maintain administrative capability for participation in Title IV programs. The Director is responsible for developing organizing and implementing student-centered goals and programs that align with the Colleges mission and Strategic Plan. The position oversees a dedicated Financial Assistance team consisting of four professional staff one classified employee and three student workers.

As a key member of the Enrollment Management Committee the Director contributes to the development and execution of strategic enrollment initiatives. The position collaborates closely with the Directors of Admissions and Records Academic Advising and Access Disability Support Services and the Controllers Office. Additional responsibilities include managing all aspects of federal state and institutional financial aid reconciliation and reporting ensuring compliance with changing regulations and keeping College leadership informed of emerging trends and issues.

Job Duties

Policies and Procedures

• Interpret implement and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations institutional procedures and eligibility requirements.

• Maintain the Financial Assistance policies and procedures manual and organize materials for program reviewers accreditation teams and auditors.

• Develop and implement office and institutional policies and procedures for awarding federal state and institutional funds in a timely accurate and equitable manner.

Budgeting

• Oversee the Financial Assistance operating budget.

• Monitor and ensure the appropriate use of all financial aid program budgets.

• Oversee and participate in the reconciliation of Pell Grant Direct Loan FSEOG and Federal Work-Study programs.

• Prepare and submit drawdown requests to the Controllers Office.

Supervision

• Train supervise and evaluate Financial Assistance staff.

• Maintain up-to-date staff position descriptions and conduct annual performance reviews.

• Promote a safe respectful and healthy work environment.

Reporting

• File the Title IV recertification application and report institutional changes to the U.S. Department of Education.

• Prepare and submit the annual FISAP and other required NSHE and federal reports.

Student Interaction

• Meet with students and families to provide financial aid counseling and support.

• Coordinate and participate in financial aid outreach and educational activities.

• Resolve student concerns and issues within established federal state and institutional regulations.

Technical Requirements

• Collaborate with System Computing Services and the Assistant Director to implement and test new PeopleSoft bundles and system updates.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in PeopleSoft and OnBase systems.

Other

• Research and implement best practices in financial aid administration.

• Partner with vendors and other stakeholders to implement and maintain loan default prevention initiatives.

• Develop and implement new initiatives to improve office efficiency and service effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree and three years of related professional experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Masters degree (i.e. BA4 yrs related professional experience). A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 7-10 years working with Title IV federal financial assistance programs.

• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated ability to use problem-solving skills to provide high-quality service to students staff and college leadership.

• Experience using EdConnect NSLDS CPS COD and other financial aid software systems.

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $104645.12. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNCs placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Retirement NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHEs contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b 457b plans)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract) sick leave (A & B contract) 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System

• Voluntary benefits including accident disability legal services and more Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts

• 3 Professional References

• Optional: NASFAA Credentials

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) sex (including pregnancy or related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The colleges commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNCs Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at or

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building Room 154

Carson City NV 89703

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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