College Director for Finance - Alameda, CA, United States - Peralta Community College District

Description

College Director of Financial Aid Services - College of Alameda

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Required documents will include:

• Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
• Copies of transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions.

(If hired, it will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university.)
Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOUR DEGREE WILL NOT BE CONFERRED UNTIL A LATER DATE.
S.degrees) by the application deadline date.

Applications and attachments (resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will ONLY be accepted through the online process.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Skype and phone interviews are not permitted.


Fingerprinting Requirement:

As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically.

During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.

Immigration Requirement:
According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:
2) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

District Policy:

The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination:

Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment.

The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position. College Information
Peralta/College Information
College of Alameda

College of Alameda's mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California's only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources.

Having served almost half a million day, evening, and weekend students since its 1970 founding, the College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs.

The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Job Title College Director of Financial Aid Services - College of Alameda

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Services, the College Director of Financial Aid Services performs professional supervisory work involved in strategic planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of financial aid and related programs, services and staffing for a community college.

Under direction, the employee is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program of student financial aid services, and for assessing their effectiveness relative to the student population.

Public contact is extensive and includes students, staff, other educational institutions, funding and governmental agencies, and the general public for the purpose of exchanging information related to College and District policies and related procedures.

A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to interpret and adapt required regulations to District policies and procedures, and to develop, implement and evaluate a variety of student programs.

The College Director of Financial Aid Services supervises and directs the work of staff at various levels, student assistants and volunteers as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.

Prepares applications and/or proposals for federal, state, and local funds; Manage student loan collection activities and administer a loan default prevention program.

Collaborate with the Peralta Foundation and coordinate the scholarship program to ensure timely availability of and access to application materials; provide leadership to the scholarship committee; coordinate annual scholarship awards event.

Serves on the College leadership team and leads the College's compliance with Title IV regulations
Strategizes and implements a college plan to increase financial aid recipients.
Oversees and coordinates the Financial Aid office's response to program reviews and audits.
Conducts need analysis and determines individual student eligibility for various aid programs
representatives, students, staff, other educational institutions, and the general public regarding College and District financial aid and related program policies and procedures
Serves as a primary technical resource for the College and District
regarding financial aid and various related student services
current information related to financial aid and related student services
Trains supervises and evaluates the work of staff
Makes recommendations for the employment of new staff
Confers with management and other staff regarding short and
long-range service delivery, program planning, implementation, evaluation of program services and staff
Implements a continuing education training program for staff to
Sets up and maintains a database of student and funding agency records in conjunction with other College, information technology and other District staff; enters, modifies and retrieves confidential and other detailed online data regarding student participants and program services
Directs and participates in the design of required College and District forms
computer programs, screens and reports
Uses a variety of computer software to research, compile data
for, format and prepare financial, demographic, statistical and
communications and other materials
economic status, college completion rates, student usage or related College services, and other data
Researches data for and completes required funding agency and District reports and surveys
status of financial aid and other related student services
financial aid; Serves as primary program director for new financial aid and
and other written materials
Develops and maintains written documentation of financial and
related student services policies and procedures, including desk
manuals and publicity materials
Confers with students, staff and others, as applicable, to resolve
complex application and eligibility issues; other student applications, and issues final decisions regarding
Confers with lead and other staff to evaluate student eligibility,
Weekend and evening hours may be required.
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely
related field.
Five years' experience of increasing responsibility in financial
assistance or related eligibility and client services that has
included educational, governmental, private, and other agency
financial donors.
One (1) year of experience training, directing, supervising, and
Experience with the implementation and evaluation of detailed
Experience compiling statistical, financial, and other data and
of personal computers utilizing various software applications (i.e.,
work processing, spreadsheet and database management
software)
sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college staff, faculty, and students.
Knowledge of the resources available for financial aid, such as
loans, grants, vouchers and scholarships to California community
college districts.
Knowledge of the regulations, policies and required procedures
of student financial aid funding resources.
Skill in strategic program planning, implementation, evaluation
reporting, and record keeping of financial and other student data.
Skill in training, supervising and evaluating the work of staff.
Skill in planning, implementing and evaluating a program
Skill in using a variety of computer software and a database to
set up and track complex data, research, format, and prepare
statistical, financial and other reports, correspondence, and other
materials.
within an organization who are diverse in their cultures, language
communication and public speaking.
team which promotes high-quality customer service Desirable Qualifications

• Occasional work performed alone
• Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date
Application Deadline Date OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. Medical coverage. Dental coverage. Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.
• 22 days/year vacation leave, 12 days/year sick leave, and 18 holidays/year

37% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect.

A summary of those changes is available at For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA , please visit the website at The CalPERS member handbook is available at please visit the website at After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.

Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
• Credit union membership
• Prepaid legal plan participation
• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
• Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Required Documents

Optional Documents
Other Document
Training/Certification Document

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
~ * California Community College Chancellor's Office website
~ Chronicle of Higher Education website
~ Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper
~ Community College Jobs Website
~ Community College Times
~ Diverse Issues in Higher Education
~ Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
~ Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)
~ Peralta Jobs Website
~ Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)
~ Women in Higher Education
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