Director of Financial Aid

Ranger College•Ranger, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for implementing the Student Financial Aid Program at Ranger College to assist eligible students and facilitate their progress. This role ensures all functions comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Key duties include managing the Hazlewood Exemption, preparing various reports for educational and financial aid agencies, developing student work positions, and assisting in the development and implementation of processes aligned with the Student Services Division and College goals. The Director will maintain records of all student scholarships, stay current with relevant software and federal guidelines, and provide summary information on scholarships. This position serves as the chief reporting officer to federal and state financial aid offices and other relevant agencies, and is responsible for preparing specific reports like FISAP and Clearing House FVT/GE Reports. The role involves processing financial aid and scholarship applications, responding to inquiries, supporting faculty in understanding financial aid resources, and preparing an annual budget. Additionally, the Director will supervise financial aid assistants and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 5 years’ work-related experience
None

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Implementing the Student Financial Aid Program to assist all eligible students and facilitate their progress as students of Ranger College.
Ascertaining that functions are carried out in accordance with federal, state, and institutional rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
Responsible for Hazlewood Exemption awarding and reporting.
Preparing reports to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Federal financial aid offices; State financial aid offices; and any other agency which aids students enrolled at Ranger College.
Developing student work positions and assigning work-study employees.
Assisting in the development and implementation of processes necessary to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the Student Services Division and the College.
Maintaining up-to-date records on all student scholarships, one-year scholarships, endowed scholarships, and gifts earmarked to become endowed student scholarships.
Maintaining knowledge, training, and familiarity with appropriate software and processes to work within federal guidelines and regulations.
Maintaining an up-to-date summary sheet of information on student scholarships for administrative, Regents, and public consumption.
Serving as chief reporting officer to Federal financial aid offices; State financial aid offices; and any other agency that may become involved in aiding students enrolled at Ranger College.
Preparing the FISAP report.
Prepare Clearing House FVT/GE Reports.
Processing financial aid and scholarship applications and supporting documentation.
Responding to requests for information by composing and typing letters, memos, and/or notes to explain areas in question.
Supporting the faculty by assisting them to understand how financial aid is awarded, what scholarships are available, and how they may recommend or encourage students to make use of the resources available.
Preparing and submitting an annual budget to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Supervising all financial aid assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.