What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director-Financial Aid position at Northern Michigan University?
Job no: 494663
Work type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Executive/Director/Manager, Business/Accounting/Finance/Purchasing, Advising/Counseling, Other, Student Affairs/Services
Work type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Executive/Director/Manager, Business/Accounting/Finance/Purchasing, Advising/Counseling, Other, Student Affairs/Services
Position Title:
Director-Financial Aid
Department:
Financial Aid
Term of Assignment:
Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status:
Exempt = not eligible for overtime
Work Schedule:
Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary:
Targeted salary range: $88,000-$105,000
Travel:
Less than 10%
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties:
Provide direct leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Department. This includes focusing on electronic processes used in awarding and disbursing federal, state, private, and institutional aid programs (i.e., scholarships, loans, grants, and college work-study) and the monitoring and reconciliation of awards. Responsibilities include assistance in operations, planning and assessment, data analysis and public speaking with internal and external constituencies. Oversee financial aid policy, processes, and procedures and provide leadership in future financial aid strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Discipline / Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Minimum Work Experience:
Six years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office in a Director/Associate Director/Assistant Director/Counselor/Officer level.
Six years of work experience utilizing financial aid software.
Professional work experience supervising staff, managing budgets, program administration, and counseling students regarding financial aid.
Six years of work experience utilizing financial aid software.
Professional work experience supervising staff, managing budgets, program administration, and counseling students regarding financial aid.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and financial aid policy, processes, and procedures.
Ability to interpret rules/regulations, and utilize available computing resources to ensure compliance.
Experience administering highly regulated financial aid programs which require exceptional organizational skills.
Advanced knowledge of financial aid-related software, including both federal and institutional/third-party systems.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills.
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, or web-based applications.
Experience and skill in counseling students, parents, and the community.
Attention to detail.
Ability to deal with difficult situations in a positive manner.
Positive customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to interpret rules/regulations, and utilize available computing resources to ensure compliance.
Experience administering highly regulated financial aid programs which require exceptional organizational skills.
Advanced knowledge of financial aid-related software, including both federal and institutional/third-party systems.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills.
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, or web-based applications.
Experience and skill in counseling students, parents, and the community.
Attention to detail.
Ability to deal with difficult situations in a positive manner.
Positive customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Public speaking skills.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Master's Degree preferably in Student Personnel Services, Business, or Higher Education Administrative Leadership.
Experience with Ellucian's Banner software platform.
Experience with Ellucian's Banner software platform.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit application, cover letter, resume and references
Contact Information:
Julane Cappo, Associate Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Staffing, 906-227-1493
Equal Employment Opportunity:
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.
Advertised: Jan 24 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 17 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Salary : $88,000 - $105,000
