Director of Financial Aid

Report to: Vice President of Enrollment Management

Department: Financial Aid, Institutional Relations

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for operationalizing and directing all short, intermediate, and long range planning for the financial aid program. Coordinates with other departments regarding the implementation of financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures related to individual departments and the campus as a whole.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Staff Leadership

• Manage and train all financial aid staff members in day-to-day responsibilities and professional competence
• Own all processes and projects conducted within financial aid
• Lead the team to execute the financial aid communication plan for aid recipients
• Lead the financial aid team culture in becoming humble, hungry, happy, and smart

Aid Program Oversight

• Oversee the administration of all Title IV awarding and disbursements, including enrollment reporting, professional judgments, and return of Title IV funds
• Oversee the institution’s Federal Work Study program in tandem with Human Resources leadership
• Ensure that grant and loan funds are reconciled between COD and the institution’s SIS database
• Lead the scholarship committee and give oversight to the administration of internal and external scholarship awards
• Oversee the administration of all Military and Veteran Benefits

Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain federal financial aid compliance, including leadership over all audit responsibilities
• Maintain Military and Veterans Affairs compliance
• Serve on institutional committees as needed to ensure institutional compliance and to implement industry standards
• Complete all internal and external reporting requirements regarding financial aid

Divisional Support

• Serve on the Institutional Relations leadership team
• Strive to challenge the status quo, project the brand of MBTS, and nurture the enrollment funnel of the institution
• Actively support all initiatives of the Enrollment Management team and Institutional Relations division

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years’ experience in higher education financial aid, with supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Willingness to become a NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator
• Leadership, problem-solving, organizational management, and public speaking skills required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills to solve problems, analyze trends and provide recommendations Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and all related products
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude with a desire and willingness to learn
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

Key Values

• Humble
• Flexible/Servant-hearted
• Willing and happy to do little things which are often overlooked
• Listen well to others’ directives, needs, and desires
• Hospitable; make others feel welcome, important, and involved
• Open to correction and change
• Hungry
• Curious to learn and try new things
• Complete assignments on time
• Look to improve processes
• Smart
• Enjoy details, organization, and catching little mistakes
• Assertive when working on projects and takes pride in finishing the task
• Able to put pieces together and solve problems with limited direction
• Relationally aware, reads people well, and is able to sense when something is “off”
• Happy
• Excited to be a part of the vision and mission of Midwestern Baptist and Spurgeon College
• Able to serve others with sincere joy
• Manage demanding situations and relationships with optimism
• People-oriented, cheerful

BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telehealth
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents
• Voluntary Life & AD/D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave and PTO
• MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• Access to on campus cafeteria and coffee shop
• Access to on campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Conditions are those of a typical office environment
• Oral communication with students and colleagues may be required
• Some travel may be required to be present and address students, their parents, and fellow professionals at appropriate college and regional functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

DIRECT REPORTS

• Counselor
• Office Coordinator
• Processor – part-time
• Representative – Federal Work Study part-time position

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of job requirements; this description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others or causes undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.