Staff - Full-time Director of Financial Aid

East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty. Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence.

The Director of Financial Aid works under the general direction of the Provost/Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and supervises and manages departmental functions and responsibilities. This is a position of trust.

• Remains informed of current federal, state and institutional regulations; ensures Financial Aid staff are trained accordingly; enforces policies and procedures;
• Assists staff with difficult or complicated situations;
• Directs personnel in the preparation of required reports; review reports for accuracy and completeness; updates federal participation agreements as needed;
• Develops and maintains the department budget; approves purchases;
• Approves payroll reports;
• Prepares the FISAP Report, IPEDS Report, New Year Set-up, and College Board Survey;
• Represents the department to internal and external constituents;
• Determines student eligibility for financial aid; awards funds as appropriate; forwards records to Department of Education for payment; balances program funds;
• Counsels with students/parents concerning financial aid procedures, regulations, and special circumstances;
• Lead and/or serve on various internal committees;
• Establish and coordinate all operational processes for the Office of Financial Aid, including supervision of all departmental employees;
• Plan and conduct financial aid workshops for prospective and continuing students, as well as faculty and staff;
• Oversee processes involving the Federal Work-Study Program;
• Engage in outreach to the community for work-study opportunities, as well as for prospective students;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require four years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures related to student financial aid.
• Knowledge of program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Demonstrated skills in the supervision of personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-289-2035. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Tobacco-free Institution, Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an Open Records state. East Georgia State College (EGSC) is an associate and baccalaureate degree granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation-related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.

This employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with East Georgia State College, as determined by East Georgia State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, and/or MVR.