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Financial Aid Director

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Dalton, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Title : Financial Aid Director

Location : Dalton State College

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 281261

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community serving nearly 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia , we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. More than half of our students are first-generation college students, and more than one-third of our students identify as Hispanic / Latino. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked number one in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal / College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2020 as one of 79 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink.

Job Summary

This position directs the colleges financial aid operations and ensures compliance with all related state and federal regulations.

Minimum annual Salary : $84,800

  • We offer :
  • Tuition assistance
  • 100 Well-being rewards
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Winter break (December Holidays)

Responsibilities

Develops and implements policies and procedures. (25%)

  • Develops and revises policies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with federal and state policies and procedures.
  • Monitors aid packaging to ensure compliance.
  • Manages department personnel. (10%)

  • Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
  • Reviews and approves department payroll.
  • Manages a variety of department functions. (25%)

  • Oversees Satisfactory Academic Progress program functions.
  • Oversees Return to Title IV program functions.
  • Oversees student loan processing.
  • Oversees Federal Work Study program functions.
  • Oversees state aid programs.
  • Oversees departmental budget.
  • Oversees federal and state reporting requirements.
  • Assists students and parents. (10%)

  • Handles escalated customer service issues.
  • Counsels students and parents as needed.
  • Performs a variety of related duties. (30%)

  • Shares information as appropriate and promotes the development of new policies, procedures, and programs based on that information.
  • Updates forms and publications, including web material, to ensure accuracy.
  • Assists in developing enrollment projections.
  • Works with Bursars Office to ensure the timeliness of transactions.
  • Coordinates community outreach programs to foster relations and help incoming students.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent related work experience required.
  • Over five years of related experience required.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in a related area.
  • Over ten years of related experience
  • Current or previous University System of Georgia experience.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of college enrollment management policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of federal and state student aid online reporting systems.
  • Knowledge of need analysis principles.
  • Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
  • Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
  • Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • USG Core Values

    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 .

    Conditions of Employment

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton 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. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

    Salary : $84,800

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