Director, Financial Aid — Hall County Campus

Lanier Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanier Technical College is seeking a Director of Financial Aid at the Hall County Campus in Gainesville, GA 30507. The role oversees all financial aid policies, office operations, and funding programs, while counseling students and parents on aid options.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the position requires at least a bachelor’s degree and 3 years in student financial aid, with strong knowledge of federal/state regulations and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; regionally accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of work experience within the field of student financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supervises the implementation of all financial aid policies, office procedures and funding programs.
• Plans, organizes and supervises the operational functions of the Financial Aid Office.
• Counsels students and parents regarding financial aid programs.
• Oversees the accountability for all financial aid rewards.
• Prepares and manages student cost-of-attendance budgets.
• Coordinates and maintains financial aid records.
• Participates in college committees as assigned.
• Prepares and analyzes operational reports and other data.
• Disseminates financial aid information to staff, students, and community organizations.
• Participates in state and federal program reviews and audits.
• Serves as a Veterans Affairs Certifying Official.
• Manages and oversees financial/budget operation of the department.
• Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures.
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program.
• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives
• Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Financial aid policies

Counseling

Budget management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Banner

Excel

Job description

Lanier Technical College is seeking a Director of Financial Aid at the Hall County Campus in Gainesville, GA 30507. The role oversees all financial aid policies, office operations, and funding programs, while counseling students and parents on aid options.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the position requires at least a bachelor’s degree and 3 years in student financial aid, with strong knowledge of federal/state regulations and budgeting.