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Director of Student Financial Aid

Center for Employment Training
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Financial Aid, performs duties associated with state and federal Financial Aid and other support services. Advises staff on policies and procedures related to Financial Aid.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Account Reconciliation Management, including monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Financial Aid Data and Reports Management. Generate analytical reports to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations pertaining Financial Aid programs.
  • Coordinate and establish strategies with the Financial Aid Officers for the timely and accurate delivery of Federal Funding (FA Processing and Payment Submission)
  • Prepare, perform and review R2T4 calculations ( in transition to Fiscal Dept. )
  • Manage and serve as back up person for Default Prevention Coordinator in developing risk prevention programs as part of Default Management.
  • Gainful Employment Reporting ( in transition to MIS ).
  • In coordination with RGM, complete the annual Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate in the Federal programs (FISAP) by September 30th of each year.
  • Complete the Financial Aid portion of IPEDS.
  • Monitor data exchange and troubleshooting program issues between CIMS and RGM.
  • Train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Assure that Financial Aid Officers are compliant with Federal, State and campus policies and regulations.
  • Maintain knowledge of existing and changes to Title IV compliance requirements through daily review of relevant news / data sources, webinars and attending conferences and providing updates to staff.
  • Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct student financial assistance programs and initiatives.
  • Perform special projects as assigned.
  • Knowledgeable and able to coordinate and process under HCM1 status.
  • Maintain office supplies inventory

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledgeable with Title IV Federal and State regulations
  • Experience in Financial Aid in an educational institution.
  • Hands-on experience with EDExpress preferred
  • Knowledgeable with COD and other Department of Education systems preferred
  • In depth knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and procedures of financial aid
  • Strong interpersonal skills with both staff and student populations
  • Able to effectively administer all stages of complex and detailed financial aid programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior organizational and problem solving skills
  • Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred
  • EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

  • A minimum of a high school diploma (or its equivalent) required.
  • Two (2) years of major course work and / or an Associate degree or
  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution preferred.
  • Five (5) years of experience in financial aid or a similar field or a combination of experience, education and training related to the essential duties.
  • Experience working with persons of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
  • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CET is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to be in compliance with all federal, state and local law relative to discrimination in employment. CET follows the practice of promoting Equal Employment Opportunity.

    Company Description

    CET’s Mission

    The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency.

    CET’s Commitment

    We are driven to help those who want a better life get the skills needed for meaningful work. CET’s job training programs teach marketable skills to people of all educational levels and backgrounds, especially those most in need. In addition to teaching trade skills in growing fields, we provide supportive services and job placement assistance.

    Everyone deserves the dignity of self-sufficiency. We believe in a hand-up, not a hand-out. We want to help lift people out of poverty and into a brighter future.

    Company Description

    CET’s Mission The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency. CET’s Commitment We are driven to help those who want a better life get the skills needed for meaningful work. CET’s job training programs teach marketable skills to people of all educational levels and backgrounds, especially those most in need. In addition to teaching trade skills in growing fields, we provide supportive services and job placement assistance. Everyone deserves the dignity of self-sufficiency. We believe in a hand-up, not a hand-out. We want to help lift people out of poverty and into a brighter future.

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