Program Director Student Financial Aid

Franciscan Health•Lafayette, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director of Student Financial Aid directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates financial-aid activities, policies, and practices for students of the School of Nursing, covering federal, state, local agency, and institutional aid. The role advises students, parents, counselors, and nursing program personnel on financial aid, and ensures compliance with applicable requirements. It also oversees online systems and manages employment processes for student Library Workers and Peer Tutors. The position is with Franciscan Health at its Lafayette Central Campus in Lafayette, Indiana. Travel is never or rarely required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available. Franciscan Health describes itself as a healthcare organization serving communities across Indiana and offers eligible employees comprehensive benefits; details are available on its career site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Counseling, an MBA, or a related field.
Two years of business management experience in a financial setting.
Two years of post-secondary student financial aid and/or student services experience.
NASFAA credentials (National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) within 24 months.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Foundation Development Director to award multiple scholarships and coordinate awarding of the Nursing Incentive Loan+ with Human Resources and Finance personnel.
Complete federal, state, and institutional reports, including applications for federal funding, FISAP, and IPEDS.
Coordinate internal reconciliation efforts and report to auditors, program reviewers, and accreditation teams.
Advise students, parents, high school counselors, and nursing program personnel on financial aid, budgeting, loan applications and repayments, and educational costs.
Participate in professional associations and attend conferences or webinars to stay current on financial aid practices.
Oversee user access and permissions; create reports and queries; serve as liaison with the software vendor; and maintain online admission applications, student services, and faculty services.
Evaluate and implement policies related to student financial aid, including Return to Title IV Funds/Refund and Satisfactory Academic Progress, as well as right-to-know, campus safety and security, drug-free school, and other federal and state regulatory requirements.
Manage HR processes for student Library Workers and Peer Tutors, including recruitment and hiring, orientation, timecard approvals, reviews, termination, and replacement.