What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Financial Aid - DIS - req12489 position at Alamo Colleges District?
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Posting closes on: 4/24/2025 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is Friday April 4, 2025.
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Student Financial Services
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Job Summary And Description
Persuades or influences people outside the College or District on financial aid matters that can have a significant impact on the finances of the College or District. Organizes, plans for, develops, and directs a work unit. Serves as an organization-wide expert in financial aid for internal and external customers.
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This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Financial Aid and Services, within the Student Financial Aid unit of the Student Success division.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
EEO Statement
Posting closes on: 4/24/2025 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is Friday April 4, 2025.
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Student Financial Services
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Job Summary And Description
Persuades or influences people outside the College or District on financial aid matters that can have a significant impact on the finances of the College or District. Organizes, plans for, develops, and directs a work unit. Serves as an organization-wide expert in financial aid for internal and external customers.
To View a Complete Job Description, Click Here.
This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Financial Aid and Services, within the Student Financial Aid unit of the Student Success division.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
- Six years of related experience.
- Master's degree.
- Degree in finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.
- Eight years of financial aid experience.
- Proficient with and high level of understanding of the Federal Student Aid Handbook, Code of Federal Regulations, and Audit requirements. Knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) a plus.
- Emphasis on compliance with Federal and State financial aid, funds management and reconciliation, data analysis, and responsible for completing the FISAP, IPEDS, and audits for five independent Colleges.
- A team player with a positive attitude, supportive of change, willing to share ideas, innovative, kind, and willingness to assist students, staff, and colleagues with understanding key and relevant financial aid issues.
- Ability to communicate and teach others is essential.
- Must possess a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organization’s insurer.
EEO Statement
