Director of Financial Aid

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Director of Financial Aid to plan and direct all student aid activities and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The role ensures program integrity across on-campus and off-campus sites.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least four years in related duties, a strong command of policy, reporting to management, and the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Four years of experience directly related to the duties above.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and odd hours as required.
• Preferred Master’s degree and proficiency in SCT Banner, MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the overall operations of the student financial aid program which provides financial assistance to students.
• Oversee student financial aid activities at off-campus sites.
• Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Recruit, employ, train, supervise and evaluate unit staff.
• Develop and recommend policies for Financial Aid which support goals and policies of the institution and which ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in university policy-making task forces which establish tuition policy and pricing determinations and consider other student financial matters.
• Provide information and reports regarding financial aid to management, the community, and funding agencies.
• Represent the university to various institutional divisions as well as externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students and their parents, and/or the general public.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the department.
• Provide direction in the purchase and development of the department’s hardware and software needs for processing all aspects of student applications.
• Compiles verifies data, and submits reports to FISAP , NMDEAR report, and IPEDS ;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Analyze and solve problems

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Herramientas

SCT Banner

MS Word

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

This position is responsible for planning and directing all activities as they relate to student aid, maintaining the integrity of the federal programs adhering to regulations, and ensuring compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct the overall operations of the student financial aid program which provides financial assistance to students;

Oversee student financial aid activities at off-campus sites;

Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives;

Recruit, employ, train, supervise and evaluate unit staff;

Develop and recommend policies for Financial Aid which support goals and policies of the institution and which ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;

Participate in university policy-making task forces which establish tuition policy and pricing determinations and consider other student financial matters;

Provide information and reports regarding financial aid to management, the community, and funding agencies;

Represent the university to various institutional divisions as well as externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students and their parents, and/or the general public;

Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis;

Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the department;

Provide direction in the purchase and development of the department’s hardware and software needs for processing all aspects of student applications;

Compiles verifies data, and submits reports to FISAP , NMDEAR report, and IPEDS ;

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree in any field.

EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties above.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and Proficient in SCT Banner, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to present oneself with a professional presence and demeanor.

Ability to maintain confidential information and inquiries with discretion.

Ability to display keen attention to detail.

Ability to display a strong working knowledge in excel, word, and other basic computer functions.

Ability to maintain exceptional customer service and people skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and contact officials, students, organizations, and the general public.

Ability to supervise lower-level staff.

Physical Demands

Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of a computer.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Kneel, bend, reach and stoop.

Walking for extended periods of time.

Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $78,790.40 - $112,116.80

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and E-Mail

Optional Documents

• Letter(s) of Recommendation