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- Strategic Financial Management: Oversee and manage a $10 million financial aid budget to support the institution's goals for enrollment and net tuition revenue. Develop and implement a strategic financial aid plan that aligns with the school's broader strategic objectives.
- Enrollment and Admissions Leadership: Work collaboratively with the Admissions team to design and execute marketing strategies that enhance recruitment efforts and drive the enrollment of a diverse and qualified student body.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Shape and communicate the values and philosophy of the Financial Aid program to various stakeholders, enhancing transparency and understanding.
- Collaborative Initiatives: Partner closely with the Director of Enrollment Management and the Business Office to engage in critical discussions about net tuition revenue, manage financial aid processes effectively, and re-enrollment efforts.
- Team and Relationship Management: Lead a dedicated financial aid team, ensuring exceptional service throughout all financial aid applicant touchpoints from initial contact to post-decision stages. Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and support admissions events.
- Analytical and Data-Driven Leadership: Utilize strong analytical skills to guide data-driven decisions, prioritize tasks efficiently, and meet critical deadlines.
- Work Year: 12 month
- Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. After work hours, weekends, holidays for special events as needed.
- Starting Hourly Rate*: $51.80/hour
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Five (5) years of work experience in an independent school environment with three (3) years of experience in financial aid.
- Experience with admission and financial aid software (SSS and Blackbaud software preferred).
- Experience with project management.
- Warm and hospitable speaking and written communication skills.
- Meticulous organizational and project management skills with empathetic flexibility to adapt.
- High aptitude for technology and data management systems (e.g. Blackbaud, MailChimp, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and facilitate an equitable financial aid experience.
- Possess a collaborative, go-getter attitude to partner effectively and efficiently with members of the Financial Aid and Admissions Team, faculty, administrators, and other school departments.
Director, Financial Aid and Associate Director, Admissions - Honolulu, United States - Punahou School
Description
The Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in our institution's success by managing a substantial financial aid budget and assisting in both the admissions and re-enrollment processes.Reporting directly to the Director of Enrollment Management, this dual-role position is critical for achieving our enrollment and financial goals. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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