Director of Financial Aid

University of Arkansas System

1d•$56,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) is a comprehensive community college committed to providing learning experiences that improve the lives of those we serve. UACCB provides affordable access to technical education and college transfer programs that meet the diverse higher education needs of the citizens of north central Arkansas. These programs are provided to the traditional college student as well as to high school students through a state approved Secondary Area Career Center. The College also promotes economic development and an enhanced quality of life for the community through adult education, developmental education, customized business and industry training, and continuing education programs. UACCB's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities within a supportive learning environment. We promote success through community partnerships, responsive programs, and an enduring commitment to improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a collegiate financial aid office – or functional equivalent.
Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership ability and management skills.
Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive two-year college and an understanding of the different components of a student services operation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Public Administration, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) or more years of experience in a collegiate financial aid office with progressive increase in responsibility.
Thorough knowledge of Title IV student financial aid programs, operations, professional principles, scope of practices, methods and procedures, reporting requirements and deadlines, terminology, and software.
Experience with a student information system such as Colleague or Workday.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership to the Office of Financial Aid regarding all financial assistance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and thorough administration of federal, state, and institutional student aid funds; developing policy; managing department staff; budgeting; reporting; and optimizing student access to funding.
As a member of the UACCB community, each employee is responsible for advancing the Caring Campus culture to enhance student connection and success and to embody the campus purpose: Improve Lives. Key duties include adhering to the campus name badge policy, treating all visitors as guests, engaging with the campus community by reviewing institutional communications, participating in campus events, and supporting a collaborative, positive workplace environment.
Direct daily operations and coordinate and oversee the delivery of financial assistance programs ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Institution regulations. Maintain current knowledge of financial aid regulations and develop and modify procedures accordingly. Incorporate innovative trends into financial aid, scholarships, and the Federal work-study program. Develop and maintain policies and procedures and set goals for the Financial Aid Department that support the efficient delivery of services.
Provide leadership and management of Financial Aid staff to work collaboratively within the Financial Aid office and with other UACCB departments; create a culture of high ethical standards and superior customer service; promote professional development; apportion duties; and ensure compliance with UACCB personnel policies and procedures including documenting, taking corrective action when needed and evaluating performance.
Prepare, submit and monitor required reports and operating budgets, including but not limited to preparing data for audits, overseeing institutional scholarship and the Financial Aid department budgets, completing or providing information for IPEDS, FISAP, Gainful Employment/FVT and ADHE reports, and analyzing and forecasting expenditures. Monitor and report Loan Cohort Default Rates to Administration.