Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Saint-Vincent-College-; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA invites applications for the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. This in-person role analyzes student financial aid data and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations while awarding aid and counseling families.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and FA Office experience, is adept at communicating with the college community, and can support automation and reporting efforts within the FA Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Financial Aid Office experience required
• Strong communication and counseling skills are essential

Responsabilités

• Counsel and advise students/families regarding financial aid
• Stay current in all aspects of FA through training and webinars
• Develop policies and procedures; train staff
• Assist students and families with FA processes across programs
• Manage federal and state financial aid programs and related tasks
• Support automation and reporting for Colleague
• Present Financial Aid information at Admissions events; occasional travel may be required
• Work independently, meet deadlines, and handle other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Counseling

Communication

Training & development

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Outils

Colleague

Description du poste

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

Position Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Location Saint Vincent College

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Description

Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

TYPE: In person

PURPOSE: Analyze student financial aid data and operate within federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines; award financial assistance to eligible students; provide related counseling services for students and parents; assist in the administration of the FA Department.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience: Financial Aid Office experience is required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Counsel and advise students/families regarding all aspects of financial aid including making SVC affordable, being prepared to deal with a wide range of emotions. Be able to effectively communicate with other members of the SVC community regarding FA.
• Keep current in all aspects of FA, by subscribing to and taking advantage of online/in person training and webinars and using these tools for research.
• Recommend and assist with development of policy and procedure. Train support staff and work studies, as necessary.
• Work with students/families regarding all aspects of financial aid and the functions of the FA office regardless of being responsible for the specific program.
• Manage specific programs, such as federal and state financial aid and other state and locally sponsored programs, tuition waivers, verification, withdrawals etc. dependent upon the needs of the office. Includes but not limited to awarding, reporting, reconciling, developing written procedures, and other functions of the program as required.
• Assist whenever necessary with the functions of the Director. Be able to advise students/families of Financial Aid Programs
• Be involved in the development projects relating to automation and reporting/tracking mechanisms for Colleague.
• Participate and present Financial Aid information at Admission events. Be prepared to work extended hours during peak processing times and special events. Limited travel may be required to attend Financial Aid training, depending upon content of the training and availability of travel funds.
• Work independently and without daily supervision. Be able to make sound decisions using professional judgment. Must meet deadlines for special projects while completing daily tasks. Other duties as assigned when necessary to meet the needs of the FA Office.

Environment: All duties require strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information from students and families. This position along with the Director, Assistant Director, and Student Services Assistant, must operate closely as a team as well as with the Admission Office, Student Accounts Office, Registrar, and other offices in the SVC community.

This description is not intended to be all inclusive, but rather provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The staff member may be required to perform other assignments of a similar nature related to the effective operation of the department or as a developmental experience as assigned by the supervisor.

Please Note: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is dependent on satisfactory results.