Financial Aid Manager

Palm Beach State College • Belle Glade, FL

1d

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
• Federal, State, and institutional verification policies and guidelines
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• FERPA within 30 days of employment
• Skilled in: Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals
• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
• Thinking strategically, effectively analyzing data, and implementing data-informed decisions
• Fact finding, analysis, and problem solving
• 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
• Maintain high level of responsibility regarding confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• 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
• Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures

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.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

What This Job Offers

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