Coordinator of Financial Aid

East Central College • Williamsville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The work involves coordinating the administration of financial aid to students on a campus of a Community College. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to Federal and State regulations regarding financial aid. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
• Thorough knowledge of financial aid methods and procedures at the college level
• Good knowledge of educational procedures and practices at the college level
• Ability to develop and supervise student services activities, including financial aid functions
• Ability to coordinate and direct the work of others
• Ability to prepare statistical material effectively
• Good organizational ability
• Sound professional judgment
• Courtesy
• Tact
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive work force.
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) years’ experience of responsible educational administration, including five (5) years of experience in financial aid administration at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Makes awards to students who apply for financial aid by reviewing the student's financial circumstances and establishing the amount of aid needed with full consideration of the student's current need
• Provides award notifications that clearly indicate the type, amount and conditions of the award, including the expected amount of family contribution and other anticipated resources
• Notify students of financial aid decisions as early as possible in order to serve the student's best interest, and when possible, coordinating these notifications with those of admissions decisions
• Coordinates the administration of financial aid through a central office to insure consistency in awarding to students and the most efficient use of available funds
• Conducts surveys to assist in the development of realistic student populations
• Releases parents' or students' financial aid records and information only with the written consent of the parents or the student except in accordance with due process of law
• Provides and maintains financial counseling programs for all students who seek assistance
• Determines policy, procedures and processes student tuition deferments
• Responds to Federal, State and independent audits and program reviews
• Prepares grant proposals, fiscal operations, reports, review and update local financial aid application forms
• Coordinates efforts with those of Federal, State, community and other agencies as well as those of secondary schools to encourage students to utilize financial aid
• Cooperates with secondary schools and agencies in providing adequate guidance and counseling in financial planning
• Conducts periodic reviews of the institution's total financial aid process
• Maintains close liaison with Business Office, Registrar, Admissions, and Computer Center

Benefits

• Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions.
• Tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level