Financial Aid Manager

Palm Beach State College•Boca Raton, FL

12d•$53,677•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for managing the daily operations and providing leadership necessary for administration of the campus Financial Aid Office. Implements policies and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and industry standards. Remains current with all federal, state and college rules and regulations. Monitors program compliance for all funding sources in accordance with appropriate regulations. Ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends. Travels to all campus locations of the College as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Four years of related experience
Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State, Local, and County Financial Aid laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional verification policies and guidelines
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
Knowledge of FERPA within 30 days of employment
Skilled in Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals
Skilled in Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
Skilled in Thinking strategically, effectively analyzing data, and implementing data-informed decisions
Skilled in Fact finding, analysis, and problem solving
Skilled in Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
Ability to Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
Ability to Maintain high level of responsibility regarding confidential information
Ability to Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
Ability to Exercise independent judgement and discretion utilizing company policies and principles with the understanding of when to escalate
Regular physical attendance required
Must not be debarred from Title IV Programs, and not in default on Title IV student loans

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the campus in fulfilling the mission of the College. May include overall coordination of campus academic, business and student service activities.
Analyzes and evaluates financial need using Federal Methodology. Verifies and authorizes enrollment status and award disbursements.
Notifies students of all financial aid awards and educational related benefits. Monitors the process from application to disbursement.
Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly and indirectly to you. Monitors and evaluates the performance of your employees. Develops and trains staff.
Develops short- and long-term goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations. Researches, interprets and adheres to compliance requirements.
Evaluates and ensures procedures for compliance with federal state, local institutional laws, and regulations.
Maintains confidentiality of work-related information and material.
Evaluates and makes recommendation regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships. Creates and sustains a culture that consistently supports the institutional core values.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.