Director of Student Financial Aid

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation seeks a Director of Student Financial Aid to oversee the student financial aid program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This pivotal role involves advising students on financial aid options, managing the awarding process, and ensuring proper funding while maintaining a supportive environment for a diverse student body.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of administrative experience in financial aid.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs required.

Responsibilities

• Administers student financial aid program including federal and state funds.
• Evaluates student academic progress and adjudicates appeals.
• Manages Title IV funding and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team-building approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Financial Aid administers the student financial aid program including federal, state and local funds. Assesses financial needs of students, and advises students regarding financial aid options, processes, and requirements. Evaluates student academic progress and adjudicates academic progress appeals. Participates as appropriate in systems/procedures planning and management; implements and coordinates specific individual programs and/or assignments, in accordance with the overall objectives of the department.

Uses logic and knowledge of policies, procedures, and appropriate governmental regulations to solve problems and make decision on a correct course of action when a choice can be made; makes logical and timely decisions; exhibits flexibility and a willingness to learn; deals professionally with unexpected situations and operates with little or no direct supervision.

Ability to cope with stressful circumstances and to cordially interact with coworkers to accomplish common tasks. Exhibits a willingness to assume additional duties; seeks the guidance of supervisor prior to beginning an unfamiliar assignment unless otherwise instructed. Ability to perform in a confidential, ethical and professional manner.

• Manage all functions for Title IV funding by serving as the Financial Aid Administrator for the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School to ensure that all federal regulations are met and students accurately funded.
• Manages grants and scholarship awarding process and other projects as assigned.
• Serve on committees and work groups as a financial aid representative of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School.
• Serve as main point of contact to assess military connected students’ needs.
• Administers, controls, and coordinatesfederal, state and institutional financial aid funds from numerous individual programs.Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations through accurate reporting and auditing and resolves any issues related to auditors' findings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of five years of increased administrative responsibilities for financial aid programs at a college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs
• Ability to perform in a confidential, ethical and professional manner
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse student body
• Ability to commit to a team-building approach
• Ability to work under pressure to meet timelines and objectives
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business, student affairs or public administration.
• Experience administering Title IV federal student aid or experience in accounting, finance, or other business-related field.
• Experience with need analysis, counseling, and packaging aid

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Salary new (max and min)

USD $50,439.00 - USD $73,499.00 /Yr.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of five years of increased administrative responsibilities for financial aid programs at a college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs
• Ability to perform in a confidential, ethical and professional manner
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse student body
• Ability to commit to a team-building approach
• Ability to work under pressure to meet timelines and objectives
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business, student affairs or public administration.
• Experience administering Title IV federal student aid or experience in accounting, finance, or other business-related field.
• Experience with need analysis, counseling, and packaging aid

Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Financial Aid administers the student financial aid program including federal, state and local funds. Assesses financial needs of students, and advises students regarding financial aid options, processes, and requirements. Evaluates student academic progress and adjudicates academic progress appeals. Participates as appropriate in systems/procedures planning and management; implements and coordinates specific individual programs and/or assignments, in accordance with the overall objectives of the department.

Uses logic and knowledge of policies, procedures, and appropriate governmental regulations to solve problems and make decision on a correct course of action when a choice can be made; makes logical and timely decisions; exhibits flexibility and a willingness to learn; deals professionally with unexpected situations and operates with little or no direct supervision.

Ability to cope with stressful circumstances and to cordially interact with coworkers to accomplish common tasks. Exhibits a willingness to assume additional duties; seeks the guidance of supervisor prior to beginning an unfamiliar assignment unless otherwise instructed. Ability to perform in a confidential, ethical and professional manner.

• Manage all functions for Title IV funding by serving as the Financial Aid Administrator for the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School to ensure that all federal regulations are met and students accurately funded.
• Manages grants and scholarship awarding process and other projects as assigned.
• Serve on committees and work groups as a financial aid representative of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School.
• Serve as main point of contact to assess military connected students’ needs.
• Administers, controls, and coordinatesfederal, state and institutional financial aid funds from numerous individual programs.Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations through accurate reporting and auditing and resolves any issues related to auditors' findings.