Director of Financial Aid - River Forest, United States - Concordia University, Chicago

Concordia University, Chicago

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River Forest, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Responsibilities/Duties:

The Director of Financial Aid is the chief administrator for the delivery of all financial assistance programs including federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, employment, and loan programs for the university's undergraduate and graduate students in a manner that ensures sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and student access.

This position reports directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and is based on the Concordia-Chicago campus in River Forest, IL.

Provides leadership for the department staff, including those at the midmanagement level
Supports senior leadership with external partner to meet enrollment goals
Responsible for reporting required data to federal and state agencies
Responsible for all federal and state audits
Administers Satisfactory Academic Progress for students seeking financial aid eligibility
Ensures compliance with all federal, state and NCAA Division III regulations
Responsible for annual Banner set up for new academic year award processing
Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student financial aid

Skill Sets:

Demonstrated skill in the role of teamoriented project management
Demonstrated evidence of thorough understanding of the role of financial aid programs within a private college environment
Demonstrated evidence of thorough understanding of the military education benefits
Demonstrated evidence of technology implementation and management/use of userdeveloped and useroriented databases in the financial aid operation
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with students, families, alumni and university personnel
High level technical skills to set up annual rollover processes including problem solving and critical solving skills for troubleshooting
Commitment to serving a diverse student population
Evidence of effective organizational skills and strong management skills
An understanding and commitment to the mission, goals and values of Concordia University, a Christian, Lutheran, university affiliated with The Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod

Minimum Experience Required:

A minimum of 68 years demonstrated progressive experience administering college or university financial aid programs
A minimum of 5 years' experience supervising staff, preparing and managing budgets and counseling students receiving financial aid
A minimum of 5 years' experience managing complex financial aid program budgets in a manner that ensures regulatory compliance
Ellucian Banner experience preferred

Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required - Master's Degree preferred

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Graduate Studies, and College of Innovative and Professional Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and in 2013 was named to the U.S.

President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at