Program Director Student Financial Aid

Franciscan Alliance•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Within Franciscan, the Program Director of Student Financial Aid is a role responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all financial-aid activities (federal, state, local agency, and institutional), policies, and practices for students of the School of Nursing. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field - Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Counseling, MBA or related field - Preferred
2 years Business management in a financial setting - Preferred
2 years Student financial aid and/or student service experience at a post-secondary level - Preferred
NASFAA Credentials - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Within 24 Months - Preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Foundation Development Director in the awarding of multiple scholarships; coordinate awarding of Nursing Incentive Loan+ with Human Resources and Finance personnel.
Complete federal, state, and institutional reports, including but not limited to: applications for federal funding; FISAP, IPEDS, etc.
Coordinate internal reconciliation efforts and report to reviewing entities, such as auditors (federal or state), program reviewers, and accreditation teams.
Advise students, parents, high school counselors, and other nursing program personnel on aspects of financial aid (e.g., budgeting, financial aid, loan application, repayments and educational costs).
Maintain active participation in professional associations and regularly attend professional conferences/webinars to stay abreast of financial aid best practices.
Oversee user access/permissions, create reports and queries, serve as liaison with software vendor, and maintain online admission applications, online student services, and online faculty services.
Ensure that policies related to student financial aid (e.g., Return to Title IV Funds/Refund, Satisfactory Academic Progress, etc.), right to know, campus safety and security, drug-free school, and other federal and state regulatory requirements are evaluated and implemented.
Manage the HR processes for student Library Workers and Peer Tutors, including hiring and recruiting from faculty nominations, orientation, timecard approvals, reviews, terminating, and replacing when students leave/graduate.