Director of Financial Aid

The Kentucky College of Art and Design ("KyCAD") is seeking a Director of Financial Aid to fulfill a role instrumental to the creation of a successful, supportive, student-focused federal Financial Aid department at the growing College. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Financial Aid provides financial aid services to students at KyCAD. This position focuses on fulfilling the core responsibilities associated with screening students for financial aid eligibility, providing guidance to students, families and KyCAD personnel in the area of federal financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Is an instrumental leader in the design and establishment of a robust and supportive Financial Aid department at the College.
• Provides leadership and program management over student financial aid and financial planning at KyCAD.
• Assesses student and parent application data for federal aid sources.
• Assesses student eligibility cases on a varied spectrum of complexity, making professional judgements and recommendations in accordance with federal statutes.
• Conducts verification of student and parent application data in compliance with federal aid criteria.
• Follows federal guidelines and criteria, conducts need analysis of students and parents in order to determine the relative eligibility of federal aid applicants.
• Conducts packaging of student aid according to institutional, state, and federal guidelines and requirements.
• Monitors and keeps records of individual student awards, maintaining appropriate documentation within internal data management systems.
• Provides financial aid counseling to students, parents, and family members in accordance with the financial aid process and individual needs.
• Monitors and evaluates academic progress of students for successful fulfilment of eligibility requirements for financial aid awards.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with state and federal agencies, loan servicers, lenders, guarantee agencies, vendors, employers, vendors, social service agencies, high schools, post-secondary institutions, and other outside entities associated with the student financial aid and awards process.
• Participates in the development and enforcement of institutional policies and procedures that help to cultivate an efficient and effective program and department of student aid and financial planning.
• Participates in training, networking, and professional development activities in order to maintain awareness of updates to new regulations and information to be utilized in the development of the College's financia aid department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a higher education institution (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the administration of financial aid services, primarily at a college or university level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to students and parents.
• Proficiency with college management/data management systems utilized in the administration of federal financial aid and student records.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the work as outlined in the position description and responsibilities sections above.

This position requires the ability to lift 30lbs (approx.) and must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing and moving institutional goals, priorities, and needs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the Kentucky College of Art Design or you have additional questions regarding this position, please contact Human Capital Management at hcm@kycad.org.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Capital. These screenings may include a national background check. If applicable, the candidate may also be required to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As a new independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year, independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve. We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a higher education institution (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the administration of financial aid services, primarily at a college or university level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to students and parents.
• Proficiency with college management/data management systems utilized in the administration of federal financial aid and student records.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the work as outlined in the position description and responsibilities sections above.

This position requires the ability to lift 30lbs (approx.) and must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing and moving institutional goals, priorities, and needs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the Kentucky College of Art Design or you have additional questions regarding this position, please contact Human Capital Management at hcm@kycad.org.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Capital. These screenings may include a national background check. If applicable, the candidate may also be required to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As a new independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year, independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve. We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000