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Darton State College
Albany, GA
Admin - Financial Aid
10/10/2014
Open Until Filled
Full Time
$70,000 to $80,000 USD Per Year
Darton State College, a state college within the University System of Georgia, is seeking a dynamic, organized, experienced, and successful leader to fill the position of Director of Financial Aid. The Director of Financial Aid reports to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and serves as a key member of the enrollment management team. The Director oversees the administration of institutional, federal, and state financial assistance and scholarship programs and ensures compliance with all USG, state, and federal regulations. The Director provides leadership and supervision to the financial aid staff and is responsible for the proper management of confidential information. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversees the administration of institutional, federal, and state financial assistance
• Ensures compliance with financial aid related federal, state, USG, and institutional policies and regulations
• Stay current with changes in financial aid policy from the Department of Education
• Ensure that the financial aid department maintains compliance with SACSCOC and Federal requirements and standards
• Develops and implements a plan for awarding and distributing funds to eligible students in a timely, accurate, and equitable manner
• Ensures that the technology used by the department is the state of the art, promoting efficiency and enabling better customer service
• Prepares and administers all financial aid student budgets and office administrative budgets
• Supervises the financial aid staff and oversees the operations of the Financial Aid Office
• Provides guidance in the areas of counseling, verification, awarding procedures, and program administration
• Prepares reports, annual audits, and program reviews required by Darton State College and federal and state agencies
• Works with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with federal and state rules
• Work with others in the student affairs division to develop and execute a comprehensive education program to communicate financial aid rules to current and potential students and parents
• Participate in professional organizations and advisory committees and represent Darton State College in these organizations
• Coordinate communication efforts to ensure prompt response to inquiries
• Routinely reviews financial aid forms and oversees the creation and revision of these forms
• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Progressively responsible service and success in financial aid or a related area (minimum five years), preferably in a post-secondary education environment
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, and technologically competent
• Knowledge of compliance issues as well as state, federal, and institutional financial aid regulations
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs, preferably experience with BANNER
• Commitment to educational access and support to students and families
A complete application must include:
• A current resume
• Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references
• Unofficial transcripts of all college work (official transcripts required prior to employment)
• Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation
Application Deadline:
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled
Contract Provisions:
• Staff receive all benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including hospital and major medical insurance, group life insurance, Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Social Security, liability insurance, and Workman's Compensation
Application Information
Postal Address:
Kristine Jones
Human Resources Department
Darton State College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707-3098
Phone: 229-317-6720
Email Address: [email protected] |
