Full Time - Manager, Financial Aid Return of Title IV

Blinn; Brenham (TX); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Blinn College District is seeking a Full Time Manager for Financial Aid Return of Title IV (R2T4) at the Brenham Campus. The role oversees R2T4 operations, ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and provides guidance to staff on eligibility, funding types, and loan education.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, improving processes, notifying students of outcomes, and collaborating with departments to verify documentation and maintain audit readiness.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or some hours towards a college degree with 2+ years in financial aid/finance in higher education.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Education regulations and state financial aid rules.

Aufgaben

• Oversee R2T4 calculations and processing in compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Advise students and families on financial aid eligibility and loan options.
• Supervise staff and develop procedures to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist with professional judgment reviews and reporting requirements.
• Support operational efficiency and accurate financial aid processing.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamplayer

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banner

Ellucian products

Jobbeschreibung

Full Time - Manager, Financial Aid Return of Title IV

The Blinn College District issearching for a Full Time - Manager, Financial Aid Return of Title IV at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below

Job Summary

Oversight of the Return ofTitle IV funds processes and support to the Dean, Director, and financial aidprocessing. Uses independent judgment to process R2T4's and collaborates with otherdepartments regularly. Provides guidanceto financial aid staff and students regarding financial aid eligibility, typesof financial aid available, and loan borrowing education.

The Manager of Return of Title IV (R2T4) and Financial Aid Compliance oversees the College's Return of Title IV Funds processes and ensures compliance with allfederal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations. This positionmanages daily R2T4 operations, supervises assigned staff, coordinatescompliance activities, develops procedures, and serves as one of theinstitutional subject matter experts on federal, state, and institutionalregulatory compliance and Return of Title IV regulations.

Principal Accountabilities

1. R2T4 Administration ManageReturn of Title IV (R2T4) calculations and processing in compliance withfederal, state, and institutional regulations governing withdrawals and R2T4s.Analyze withdrawal reports, Q dropped courses, academic records, attendancedata, and enrollment activity to determine Title IV eligibility. Evaluatenon-passing grades and confirm dates of last academic participation.Collaborate with faculty and various departments to obtain and verify requireddocumentation which ensures compliance.Processinstitutional, state, and federal fund returns efficiently and in accordancewith established regulatory guidelines. Review and authorize R2T4 adjustmentsand recalculations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Demonstrate attention todetail and maintain thorough documentation supporting eligibility determinations,fund return calculations, and audit readiness. Lead the development, implementation,and continuous improvement of policies and procedures that strengthencompliance, mitigate risk, and enhance operational efficiency.Notifystudents regarding withdrawal determinations, Title IV fund returns, andrelated financial aid impacts. Manage documentation workflows by trackingoutstanding items, organizing records, and facilitating timely completion ofwithdrawal calculations. Support staff development through training and ongoinginstruction in R2T4 processes and regulatory requirements.
2. Advising Providecomprehensive financial aid counseling and customer service to current,prospective, and former students and their families through multiplecommunication channels, including in-person, telephone, email, text, and otherstudent engagement platforms. Exercise discretion and independent judgment whenadvising students on financial aid programs, including scholarships, grants,loans, student employment opportunities, and financial literacy resources.Assist students in resolving complex financial aid issues by interpretingfederal, state, and institutional regulations and identifying appropriatesolutions. Conduct professional judgment reviews by evaluating studentcircumstances and supporting documentation and making adjustments as warrantedin accordance with applicable regulations and institutional policies.
3. Management Provide management and operational support to the Deanand Director of Financial Aid in the administration of financial aid programsand services. Collaborate with the Dean, Director, Assistant Directors, andManagers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutionalregulations, policies, and procedures. Evaluate, develop, and enhance Bannerprocesses and other technology solutions to support efficient operations,improve service delivery, strengthen internal controls, and promote theeffective administration of financial aid programs.
4. Supervision Provideleadership, guidance, and direct supervision to assigned staff, includingworkload management, performance coaching, professional development, and thecompletion of annual performance evaluations.
5. Perform other duties as assigned in support of Financial Aid operations.Responsibilities may include reviewing financial aid appeals, evaluating andscoring endowed scholarship applications, reviewing donor acknowledgment andthank-you correspondence, conducting FAFSA® presentations and outreachactivities, supporting student loan default prevention and managementinitiatives, processing scholarship payments, completing verification reviews,conducting professional judgment evaluations, awarding and packaging financialaid, assisting with veteran education benefit processing, and providing supportfor other departmental programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications/Required Degree, License or Certifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree or some hours towards a college degree and 2 or more years of experience working in a financial aid office or finance in higher education.
2. Knowledge of U.S. Department of Education and regulations, state regulations for financial aid programs.

Minimum Competencies

1. Abilityto communicate clearly and thoroughly with people of various backgrounds andexperiences in such a way that they feel comfortable and willing to work welltogether.
2. Stronganalytical and organizational skills combined with careful attention todetail.
3. Self-motivatedand goal-oriented, team player.
4. Abilityto handle numerous complex and routine tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experiencewith Banner or Ellucian products.
2. NASFAASpecialist in Return of Title IV Funds or other NASFAA Credentials

Preferred Competencies

1. Experienceusing Office products (Word, Excel). Using formulas and pivot tables.
2. Beknowledgeable of Veteran Administration and State of Texas educationalbenefits for veterans and veteran dependents.

Special Notes To Applicants

Position is 40 hours on-campus Monday - Friday

Ablilty to work some evenings and weekends for scheduled college events

This is a 12 month, benefits-eligibleposition. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees,50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurancebenefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If youwould like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the NewEmployee Benefits Guide online https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide

• 96 hours vacation
• 40 hours discretionary
• 16 hours personal
• 8 hours sick each month.
• Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Job Type:Full Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Compensation: Annual Salary

Salary or Wage:$43,028 yr

Grade: C41

Division: Student Services

Department: Financial Aid

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 10/30/2026

The Blinn College Districtprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.