| Position Title: |
Director-Financial Aid |
| Department: |
Financial Aid |
| Term of Assignment: |
Continuing |
| Term End Date, If Applicable: |
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| FLSA Status: |
Exempt = not eligible for overtime |
| Work Schedule: |
Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required. |
| Salary: |
Targeted salary range: $88,000-$105,000 |
| Travel: |
Less than 10% |
| Brief Statement of Duties |
| Brief Statement of Duties: |
Provide direct leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Department. This includes focusing on electronic processes used in awarding and disbursing federal, state, private, and institutional aid programs (i.e., scholarships, loans, grants, and college work-study) and the monitoring and reconciliation of awards. Responsibilities include assistance in operations, planning and assessment, data analysis and public speaking with internal and external constituencies. Oversee financial aid policy, processes, and procedures and provide leadership in future financial aid strategies. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
| Required Education: |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Discipline / Degree Area: |
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| Required Specialized Training/Certifications: |
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| Required Minimum Work Experience: |
Six years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office in a Director/Associate Director/Assistant Director/Counselor/Officer level.
Six years of work experience utilizing financial aid software.
Professional work experience supervising staff, managing budgets, program administration, and counseling students regarding financial aid. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: |
Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and financial aid policy, processes, and procedures.
Ability to interpret rules/regulations, and utilize available computing resources to ensure compliance.
Experience administering highly regulated financial aid programs which require exceptional organizational skills.
Advanced knowledge of financial aid-related software, including both federal and institutional/third-party systems.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills.
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, or web-based applications.
Experience and skill in counseling students, parents, and the community.
Attention to detail.
Ability to deal with difficult situations in a positive manner.
Positive customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Public speaking skills. |
| Additional Desirable Qualifications |
| Additional Desirable Qualifications: |
Master's Degree preferably in Student Personnel Services, Business, or Higher Education Administrative Leadership.
Experience with Ellucian's Banner software platform. |
| Other |
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Submit application, cover letter, resume and references |
Contact Information:
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Julane Cappo, Associate Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Staffing, 906-227-1493 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity: |
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. |
