Director of Financial Aid

Education Affiliates • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortis Institute in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director for its Financial Aid Department. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates. Fortis provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Requirements

• Title IV technical knowledge and skills sufficient to provide the necessary internal controls required to keep the school compliant with federal and state regulations, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to lead in the delivery of financial aid to all student groups.
• Extensive experience with computer-based financial aid packaging and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial aid experience.
• Must not have any National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) restrictions.
• Management experience.

Nice To Haves

• CampusVue experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Aid Department using sound business principles.
• Ensure compliance with all governmental, accreditation, and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with admissions to support the recruitment of new students.
• Work closely with other campus representatives to ensure that financial aid practices support student retention and timely processing of financial aid.
• Supervise and provide training to staff.
• Ensure the department delivers high-quality customer service.
• Award financial aid according to established packaging policies and regulations.
• Provide support for the school’s recruiting and admission strategies through the financial aid delivery process for prospective students in coordination with the Office of Admissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed