Director- Student Financial Aid - (STA012617)

Coordinates the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive student financial assistance program which assists over 60 percent of the students enrolled at the University. Responsible for the overall management of the internal operations of the office, which includes administration of the programs, management of staff, student counseling/customer service, application processing, development and maintenance of the student information system and assisting in the preparation of state, federal and institutional reports.

Job Duties
1. Manages the internal operation of the office, which includes counseling, customer service, processing and loan and scholarship delivery.
2. Oversees electronic system maintenance and development for the office.
3. Responsible for preparing all required reports (federal, state, institutional as well as external) for the office.
4. Coordinates activities of the Office of Student Financial aid with other university units.
5. Provides professional counseling to students; coordinates the development of publications, announcements and information for students.
6. Assists the Director in strategic planning and maintains policy and procedures manuals.
7. Coordinates the training program for the office.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA

Additional Job Posting Information:

• Working knowledge of regulations governing federal, state and institutional policies regarding administration of financial aid i.e.: Federal Direct Loans, NSLDS, Federal Work Study Programs, THECB, etc.
  
  
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft 
  
  
• Knowledge of federal and institutional methodologies
  
  
• Extensive experience with need analysis, counseling, and packaging aid
  
  
• Ability to analyze and interpret federal and state regulations pertaining to student aid
  
  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse/multi-culture faculty, students, staff and external contacts.
  
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  
  
• Excellent proactive communication skills, ability to negotiate, make requests and provide leadership.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address complex issues.
  
  
• Ability to exercise professional judgement when reviewing student files and appeals.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  
  

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements .

Qualifications :

Bachelors and 7 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements .