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Director of Financial Aid (52319)New Mexico Highlands University • Las Vegas, NM, United States
Director of Financial Aid (52319)

Director of Financial Aid (52319)

New Mexico Highlands University • Las Vegas, NM, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Financial Aid

Salary Range $115,544.00 Position Type Full Time -Reg Education Level Bachelor's Degree Category Staff

Description

The Director of Financial Aid serves as campus-level administrator for the Department of Student Financial Aid and administers a student financial aid program consisting of federal, state, local, and private funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Directs overall operations of the student financial aid program which provides financial assistance to students.
  • Designs, establishes and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organizations goals and objectives.
  • Recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff.
  • Oversees collaboration between department and Business Office to ensure reconciliation of awards to draw downs and invoicing.
  • Develops and recommends policies for Financial Aid which support goals and policies of the institution and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Participates in university policy-making task forces which establish tuition policy and pricing determinations and considers other student financial matters.
  • Provides information and reports regarding financial aid to management and funding agencies.
  • Represents the university to various institutional divisions as well as government agencies, funding agencies, students and their parents, and/or the general public.
  • Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis.
  • Provides direction in the purchase and development of the department's hardware and software needs for processing all aspect of student applications.
  • Complies, verifies data, and submits reports to include FISAP, NMDEAR, and IPEDS.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Experience: Four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties above.
  • Preference: Master's degree and proficient in Ellucian Banner, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Employment Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to present oneself with a professional presence and demeanor.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and inquiries with discretion.
  • Ability to display a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to display a strong working knowledge in Excel, Word, and other basis computer functions.
  • Ability to maintain exceptional customer service and people skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and with administration, students, organizations, and the general public.
  • Ability to supervise lower-level staff.

Physical Demands:

  • Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Kneel, bend, reach, and stoop.
  • Walking for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
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