Director Financial Aid (Richmond)

Ivy Tech Community College•Richmond, IN

38d•$70,000 - $74,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Campus Financial Aid Operations and Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services, the Director of Financial Aid will lead the financial aid and veterans affairs operation at the Richmond Ivy Tech Community College Campus. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Directs and manages key financial aid and veterans affairs processes at the Richmond campus: Lead efforts on campus to assist students with filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), resolving financial aid issues, completing verification, and getting into a paid status before the start of classes. Support veteran students with their educational benefits. Administer and fully utilize the Federal Work-Study Program. Administer scholarships and institutional aid, including the Ivy Tech Grant and the Ivy Tech Scholarship, and organize campus scholarship committees. Review emergency aid requests in conjunction with other campus offices. Evaluate all Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals. Manage the campus unusual and special circumstances review process. Conduct financial aid outreach to current Ivy Tech students and prospective Ivy Tech students in the local community. Establish effective relationships with key campus personnel and work closely with campus enrollment services and student success staff members. Coordinate efforts with the Financial Aid and Veteran and Military Benefits processing hubs. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Primary supervision received by the Executive Director of Campus Financial Aid Operations. MATRIX MANAGEMENT: On-campus supervision received by the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services. SUPERVISION GIVEN: Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid Advisor

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
Three or more years' experience administering financial aid programs.
Must not be in default with any federal student loans.
Must demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong, authentic relationships.
Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail required.
Proven success in simultaneously managing multiple projects and initiatives required.
Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
NASFAA Professional Credentials or Certified Financial Aid Administrator (FAAC) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts on campus to assist students with filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), resolving financial aid issues, completing verification, and getting into a paid status before the start of classes.
Support veteran students with their educational benefits.
Administer and fully utilize the Federal Work-Study Program.
Administer scholarships and institutional aid, including the Ivy Tech Grant and the Ivy Tech Scholarship, and organize campus scholarship committees.
Review emergency aid requests in conjunction with other campus offices.
Evaluate all Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals.
Manage the campus unusual and special circumstances review process.
Conduct financial aid outreach to current Ivy Tech students and prospective Ivy Tech students in the local community.
Establish effective relationships with key campus personnel and work closely with campus enrollment services and student success staff members.
Coordinate efforts with the Financial Aid and Veteran and Military Benefits processing hubs.