Director, Office of Financial Assistance

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Position Information

Working Title
Director, Office of Financial Assistance

Department
Student Financial Assistance

Compensation Title

Position Number
30026377

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule

Full-time Monday – Friday

Hours per Week
37.5

Months per Year
12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Our vision is that NKU will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We will do this while promoting a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. In your role, you will be expected to ensure that students who interact with you have a high-quality experience that supports the vision of the institution.

Purpose of Position

Northern Kentucky University welcomes applicants for the position of Director, Office of Financial Assistance. The Director will provide leadership to the Office of Student Financial Assistance and One Stop Center to ensure exceptional service is provided to students, parents, faculty, staff and the university community. This role is responsible for daily managerial leadership to the Office of Student Financial Assistance and One Stop Center ensuring staff, programs, practices and policies support student success and the university’s strategic plan of enhancing recruitment, enrollment, persistence, retention and graduation rates.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient and effective daily administrative and organizational functions of both offices.
• Hires, trains, monitors and evaluates (or assigns responsibility for all professional and support staff).
• Oversees office budget, including purchasing and acquiring technology systems, vendor solutions and consultative relationships.
• Ensures the university is in compliance with federal, state and university rules and regulations. Serves on many University committees.
• Meets all requirements of reporting, auditing and reconciliation.
• Manages the Office of Student Financial Assistance student information system ( SIGMA ). Represents the university in conducting financial literacy presentations.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree and five (5) years related experience. Degree in a related filed area ( MIS, CIS, Higher Ed Administration, Business, etc.)

Extensive documented experience with a student information system in a college or university Registrar’s Office or demonstrated technical skills with other types of integrated administrative software.

A high level understanding of enrollment management and higher education. Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate and utilize data in planning and decision-making. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education
Master's Degree

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

Minimum Experience
5 years

Salary
TBD

Pay Grade
UN

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2022S1733

Job Open Date
10/06/2022

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12444

Is this an internal only posting?

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • NKU Jobs Site
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Careerbuilder.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Employee Referral
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
2. What is your highest level of education completed.
   • Master's Degree
   • PHD
   • JD

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents