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Director of Financial Aid
Job Description
Job Title
Director of Financial AidDepartment
Financial AidCommitment to Mission
This position has an obligation to uphold the mission of Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC). The characteristics of professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability are essential. This key executive should possess strong personal and professional acumen.
About PTC
Pittsburgh Technical College is a private, non-profit, regionally accredited institution committed to a higher standard of educational excellence focused on academic and professional success. Located on a beautiful 180-acre campus in in Western Pennsylvania, PTC was founded in 1946. PTC awards associate and bachelor’s degrees and certificates within 10 Schools and 30 Programs. PTC offers a college experience that is empowering and culminates in internships and clinical rotations for on-campus, degree-seeking students.
Purpose of Job
Responsible for the administration of an established financial aid program (federal, state and institutional funds) that adheres to regulations with integrity, along with upholding the mission and vision of the college. Monitors budgets, provides financial aid related advisement, and establishes procedures and policies in compliance with current federal, state and institutional guidelines.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, liberal arts, or related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree in accounting, business, student affairs or public administration.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years PTC work experience in financial aid or planning or 5 years financial aid school experience or other related work experience with finances.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills to solve problems, analyze trends and provide recommendations.
- Must be detail – oriented
- NASFAA Professional Credentials preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Ensures federal and state financial aid deadlines are met for all students.
- Provides leadership and direction in all aspects of administering institutional, federal and state financial aid programs.
- Leads efforts to engage, empower and support a dynamic financial aid team for all students from start to finish of their programs.
- Hires, supervises and manages professional development and training of financial aid staff members.
- Understands, interprets, and disseminates guidelines and regulations set by state and federal agencies.
- Ensures award process, notification, and database management integrity.
- Maintains financial aid policy and procedures.
- Manages financial aid and scholarship awarding and revision processes.
- Manages Satisfactory Academic Progress procedures.
- Ensures compliance with FERPA.
- Responsible for keeping abreast the changes within the financial aid profession, including but not limited to changes to U.S. Department of Education, Institutional and State guidelines, and policies.
- Attends conferences and workshops to maintain core knowledge of Federal Title IV and state aid programs.
- Aids in the development of annual cost of attendance budgets.
- Manages financial aid reporting (i.e., FISAP, IPEDS, Common Data Set, Survey requests).
- Oversees and ensures that the College’s Veteran’s Benefits certification process is efficient, timely and accurate. Ensures compliance with VA regulations, monitors student progress and updates records for reporting. Works with the State Approving Agency to obtain approval of new programs.
- Auditor program review point of contact.
- Manages gainful employment.
- Performs other related tasks as required.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Pittsburgh Technical College (hereinafter “PTC”) will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with known disabilities if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship and/or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others.
Other Job Information
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass a criminal background check before starting position.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
PTC is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all positions. PTC believes that the gathering and celebration of unique experiences, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace. Our mission is to champion a community of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a spirit of civility.
To learn more about DEI’s mission, vision, and values, Visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage
ACCOMODATION STATEMENT:
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PTC does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students with qualifying disabilities. PTC will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. To request reasonable accommodation, please email hr@ptcollege.edu
Work Schedule
Full time; 40 hours per week. May require additional work hours, including participation in important College events.
Starting Pay Rate
Competitive salaryJob Category
StaffFull Time/Part Time
Full TimePosting Number
S202215Job Open Date
11/16/2022Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
Please answer all of the pre-qualification questions, and include the minimum salary requirement on the cover letter.
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