Associate Director of Financial Aid - Alpharetta, United States - Wheels, Inc.

Description

It's a great time to join Marymount University We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Associate Director oversees the daily operations within the financial aid office, is a primary support to the Director on all services related to financial aid, and ensures implementation of the strategic planning initiatives set forth by the department of enrollment management.

Direct Supervisor

Director of Financial Aid

Status

Full-Time, Exempt

Grade 13

Salary

$80,000 - $98,500

Division

Enrollment Management & Student Affairs

No. Direct Reports

2

Target Weekly Hours

40

Location

2807 N Glebe (Main Campus) / On-site/Hybrid)

Benefits Eligibility

Yes

Major duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Monitor and act as liaison for the federal work-study program; end of year one-time manual disbursement.

Maintain knowledge of compliance regulations for Return of Title IV Funds and Post Withdrawal Disbursements and manage communication to students who withdraw.

Work with the Director of Financial Aid on all professional judgements including Satisfactory Academic Appeals.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations as well as Marymount policies and procedures, internal controls, and data security requirements.

In conjunction with the Director of Financial Aid, oversee pell and loan reconciliation with the Common Origination Disbursement System
Assist with on and off campus events.
Manage day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid office.
Collaborate with the office of information technology to upgrade/streamline all financial aid platforms


Other duties and assignments:
Liaise with other departmental offices and senior leadership in the absence of the Director.
Oversee work-study students' daily tasks
Promote professional development amongst the staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Analyze student financial aid applications in order to render eligibility determinations, which are consistent with institutional, state, federal and private requirements, to make awards, to verify eligibility for disbursement of funds.

Review documents received for completeness and accuracy and request additional information when needed.
Assist in file review and the awarding/adjusting of financial aid.


Job Requirements:
Education

Bachelors' Degree; Masters preferred.

Experience

5 years of experience working in higher education with at least 3 years in student financial aid at the manager level.

Demonstrated management and leadership skills. Ability to handle multiple projects/requests and meet deadlines.

Licenses or Certifications

None.

Financial Responsibility

Processes or records financial transactions within established guidelines and safeguards. Reviews and/or approves financial transactions at the function or department level. May require some interpretation of policies. Makes financial decisions within University or accepted accounting guidelines, including review of financial reports, purchasing decisions, contract review/negotiation, etc.

Supervision

Indirect supervision of two to six staff members

Special Knowledge

Application of Title IV funding; comprehensive knowledge of Title IV laws and regulations; Knowledge of FISAP, and SAP for state and federal aid eligibility.

Knowledge and/or experience managing work-study programs.

Proven success in customer service and higher education; excellent written and oral communications; computer proficiency; organizational skills; experience working with a student/business information system and database.

Special Working Conditions

None

Marymount University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.

The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.

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