What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Manager position at New River Community College?
Financial Aid Manager
New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges, located in Virginia's New River Valley. This area is also home to two public universities and has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life it offers residents. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for both career technical education programs and college transfer programs.
The student body comprises approximately 4,000 students. New River Community College promotes a philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. It promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties:
- Provide leadership and day-to-day management related to planning, execution, and assessment of NRCC's financial aid processes.
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure federal, state, and local regulations for financial aid programs are properly implemented.
- Manage the application process, need analysis review, awarding process, and data entry into the SIS/FA module.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and laws.
- Manage authorization and disbursement process for all financial aid accounts.
- Collaborate with the student services leadership team to develop strategies to support the mission, goals, and operations of the division.
- Coordinate financial aid disbursements and account reconciliations with the business office.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct comprehensive financial aid programming to meet diverse student needs.
- Strong supervisory, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience using tools such as PeopleSoft SIS, EAB Navigate, and/or Canvas.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate financial records.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work in a demanding environment, and adhere to required timelines.
- Establish effective working relationships with students, staff, and the external public.
- Track program outcomes, set measurable objectives, and work toward targets.
- High ethical standards with a commitment to excellence and integrity.
- Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Considerations:
- Education in related fields or equivalent education and experience.
- Previous management experience in a postsecondary educational institution.
- Knowledge of curriculum content related to financial aid.
