Associate Director of Financial Aid

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Associate Director of Financial Aid today with Galen College of Nursing.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Associate Director of Financial Aid to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Goal: To manage and oversee the financial aid process of Galen’s campuses in accordance with federal Title IV regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for properly managing Title IV programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of implementation and configuration processes associated with conversion to new Student Information System.
• Assist in maintaining Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Assist in maintaining the Default Management Manual.
• Attend financial aid workshops and seminars and examine correspondence from the Department of Education and state agencies to ensure continued compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide financial aid staff members with information regarding changes in federal and state regulations.
• Review and approve request for use of Professional Judgment and Dependency Overrides.
• Administer and monitor compliance in the Federal Direct Loan programs.
• Update and revise financial aid forms and applications as necessary.
• Provide guidance, training, and assistance for campus staff with questions and concerns regarding Title IV programs and the appropriate use of Colleague/Regent/Other Systems.
• Maintain and enforce the financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.
• Responsible for maintenance and updates to Financial Aid Section of Employee Resource Center.

Other Duties:

Assist the Director of Financial Aid with other phases of financial aid as necessary.

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED, some college helpful.

Special Qualifications / Experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written, oral and technical skills.
• Must be highly organized with ability to work in a team environment, multitask and prioritize projects.
• Have an ability to respect at all times the confidential nature of the work and information in the Executive’s office.
• Knowledge of and experience in administering student-based services in compliance with federal, accrediting body, and departmental regulations.
• Previous experience with or in administering Title IV Aid programs.
• Knowledge of Student Financial Aid, Dept. of Education regulations, and higher education policy.
• The candidate must have the ability to enroll in and be granted access to all Department of Education websites, including but not limited to NSLDS, COD, CPS, etc. Only candidates with no history of prior student loan default will be considered.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit at a computer desk for eight hours each day.

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Galen College of Nursing is a college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a unique educational experience called Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master's degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At Galen we change the life of one to care for the lives of many.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Associate Director of Financial Aid opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.