Director/Manager of Financial Aid Services (DOE)

Ilisagvik College • Utqiaġvik, AK

33d • $86,452 - $95,313

About The Position

The Director/Manager of Financial Aid maintain an effective, efficient, and compliant IỊisaġvik College financial aid program including a robust outreach program targeted at internal and external stakeholders, prioritized towards North Slope and Indigenous communities.

Requirements

• Familiarity with financial aid computer programs [e.g. EMPOWER, EDExpress, and EDConnect].
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.
• Bachelor’s degree in Student Services, Business or other related field, plus directly related experience working with students in a post-secondary institution.
• One year demonstrated financial aid work experience or nationally recognized financial aid credentials (NASFAA).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student development, organizational leadership or related field.
• Three years demonstrated financial aid work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate Financial Aid staff.
• Delegation of tasks to staff while maintaining oversight to ensure compliance and quality control.
• Development and maintenance of an effective outreach program, independently and in collaboration and coordination with Student Services, Recruitment, and Marketing departments.
• Organization and delivery of financial aid seminars for enrollment management staff and academic advisors.
• Organization and delivery of workshops, special trainings, informational events, and related activities for prospective students, high school stakeholders, and Iḷisaġvik College students.
• Creation and/or delivery of radio broadcasts, social media postings, meetings/informational events, and informational materials for the general public.
• Development, review, and revision of financial aid policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advice to stakeholders on related matters.
• Compliance with regulations, procedures, and eligibility requirements of all current federal, state and local funding agencies and programs.
• Implement activities to ensure compliance.
• Communication with students, prospective students, parents, contractors, and the general public concerning financial aid, including the application process; eligibility criteria for federal, state, local and institutional student aid; disbursement of aid; and responsibilities for continued receipt of financial aid at IỊisaġvik College.
• Determination of student eligibility for federal Title IV programs according to the federally approved methodology.
• Verify information on application and based on federal and institutional regulations, calculate award amount and authorize disbursement.
• Revise calculations and make adjustments to eligibility based on professional judgement while maintaining legal compliance.
• Maintenance of fund control records for all programs.
• Submit monthly funding status reports to Supervisor.
• Preparation of all files, reports, and records for annual audits conducted for federal/state/local programs.
• Communication with BIA, ACPE contractors, and other federal, state, local, and institutional funding agencies concerning student eligibility for financial aid.
• Management of Iḷisaġvik College Financial Aid committees.
• Attendance and participation in federal, state, local and professional financial aid information and training conferences.
• Assurance of on-going communication with local, state, and federal funding agencies regarding new and/or revised regulations and rules.
• Complies with College policies, procedures, and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave
• Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.
• Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.
• Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit. Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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