Director of Financial Aid (52319)

Job DetailsJob Location: Las Vegas , NM 87701Position Type: Full Time -RegEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $115,544.00Job Category: StaffSUMMARY:  The Director of Financial Aid serves as campus-level administrator for the Department of Student Financial Aid and administers a student financial aid program consisting of federal, state, local, and private funds.   Duties and Responsibilities: · Directs overall operations of the student financial aid program which provides financial assistance to students. · Designs, establishes and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organizations goals and objectives. · Recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff. · Oversees collaboration between department and Business Office to ensure reconciliation of awards to draw downs and invoicing. · Develops and recommends policies for Financial Aid which support goals and policies of the institution and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. · Participates in university policy-making task forces which establish tuition policy and pricing determinations and considers other student financial matters. · Provides information and reports regarding financial aid to management and funding agencies. · Represents the university to various institutional divisions as well as government agencies, funding agencies, students and their parents, and/or the general public. · Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis. · Provides direction in the purchase and development of the department’s hardware and software needs for processing all aspect of student applications. · Complies, verifies data, and submits reports to include FISAP, NMDEAR, and IPEDS. · Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsMinimum Requirements: · Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field · Experience: Four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties above. o Preference: Master’s degree and proficient in Ellucian Banner, Microsoft Word and Excel.   Employment Requirements: · Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required.         Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Ability to analyze and solve problems. · Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. · Ability to present oneself with a professional presence and demeanor. · Ability to maintain confidential information and inquiries with discretion. · Ability to display a keen attention to detail. · Ability to display a strong working knowledge in Excel, Word, and other basis computer functions. · Ability to maintain exceptional customer service and people skills. · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff. · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and with administration, students, organizations, and the general public. · Ability to supervise lower-level staff.   Physical Demands: · Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. · Must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds. · Sitting for extended periods of time. · Kneel, bend, reach, and stoop. · Walking for extended periods of time.   Work Environment: · Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment. · Work with frequent interruptions.