Director of Financial Aid
Job Description
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, organize, and administer financial aid programs and the financial aid office.
- Develop and implement financial aid policies and procedures that are fair and in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Administer the financial aid programs in a timely manner that enhances the college’s ability to recruit and retain eligible students.
- Manage federal, state, and institutional reporting requirements.
- Communicate with federal and state offices regarding funding, audits and program reviews.
- Represent the department in college-wide activities and to external constituents and agencies in matters relating to financial aid.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree plus 3 years of experience in Financial Aid or similar setting
- Student record system experience
- Three years supervisory or lead work experience
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to accurately interpret complex federal, state, MN system, and internal policies
- 5 years recent experience in Financial Aid
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Good communication, interpersonal & customer service skills
- Ability to present information to groups of people
- Ability to collaborate with other departments and internal/external constituent groups
- General knowledge of higher education policies and procedures
- Knowledge of FERPA and Minnesota Data Practices Act
Other Requirements
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About
Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment as expressed in the ATCC EDI Strategic Plan. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today’s dynamic, global workforce.
Benefits Info
Benefits include health, dental, life insurance and retirement plan.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F126P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
06/10/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/02/2024
Close Date
05/12/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Posting Contact
Ruth Dickey, (320) 762-4484; employment@alextech.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access and diversity of its campus community. (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination
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