Job Description Director of Financial Aid

Department: Student Services

Classification: Professional/Managerial Staff

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time, 12 months

Function

The position is a working supervisor who provides direct student support and oversees and manages all aspects of Financial Aid.

Organizational Relationships

Reports through the VP of Student Services, who reports to the President. This position will report to the Dean of Enrollment Services upon filling that position.

Qualifications for the Position

Required

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Three years’ work experience in financial aid, which includes leadership and supervisory experience.

3. Strong knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines governing financial aid

4. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the community college mission and philosophy

5. Commitment to teamwork and consensus decision making

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills

7. Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and planning

8. Excellent leadership and managerial skills

9. Strong Technology Skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Community College experience.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of State and Federal Financial aid programs, Veterans aid programs, internal aid programs, and student work program.

· Ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal laws and guidelines governing financial aid by leading process development and communication as needed.

• Maintains the College’s financial aid data and ensures timely and accurate submissions of required federal, state, and local reports.
• Oversee and coordinate planning and budget for the Financial Aid office.
• Provide direct student service functions and ensure quality in all services that are provided.
• Develop and implement processes and policies while working with other departments to provide efficient, effective, and excellent customer service.
• Coordinate financial aid workshops as needed by the community and work with secondary schools and other educational entities to ensure smooth transition and excellent service for KC students.
• Serve as a member of the administrative team, including service on college committees, and cooperate with all members of the administration in addressing issues that relate to Financial Aid.
• Provide leadership for the division, including professional development and long-range planning as well as recommendations for policies and procedures designed to improve the division.
• Prepare and submit internal reports summarizing the extent of accomplishment of the goals for the department.

· Responsible for assisting/coordinating/directing College foundation scholarship initiatives and projects and to support the work of the KC Foundation as assigned.

· Participation at college events and activities throughout the year is an expectation of this position. Further, College personnel are encouraged, as members of the KC family, to support the many organizations within the institution serving our students and the district.

· Actively participate in campus planning processes through contributions to the annual plan, strategic plan, appropriate ancillary plans, as well as annual goals for the department.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises all professional and support staff, as well as student workers in the Financial Aid area.

Supervisory Controls:

Required to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation with VP is available as needed.

Guidelines:

Position is expected to follow all College policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Position is also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility, and fairness.

Personal Relationships:

Position will have daily contact with students and other College employees and will have frequent contact with community and external agencies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Travel within the College district, as well as occasional overnight travel is required as necessary

for professional development and in carrying out the responsibilities of this position. Position is

subject to frequent distractions and interruptions, as well as many deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person