Assoc Dir, Fin Stu Svcs Cmp/Trg

Assoc Dir, Fin Stu Svcs Cmp/Trg

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assoc Dir, Fin Stu Svcs Cmp/Trg

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R001 - Student Financial Assistance

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details: The VP area of Student Success, Engagement, and Opportunity allows remote work one-two days per week as appropriate and includes regular review for eligibility.

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 48

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Dan Hendrickson

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Associate Director is responsible for assessing all existing controls and practices; identifying areas where improvement is needed in relation to Federal Title IV and state aid regulations and standards; and ensuring that all campuses in a sizeable multi-campus structure maintain an acceptable level of uniformity, consistency, and quality in addition to adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements regarding financial aid.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Experience: 3 years of experience in higher education with emphasis in areas of: financial aid, admissions, academic advising, or related fields. Proven leadership in supervising employees and in developing and implementing institutional policies. Knowledge and experience with financial software systems. Ability to analyze and direct budget preparation.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% - Lead, mentor, and manage the team. Monitor Title IV regulatory changes, internal controls monitoring, and inform the executive leadership team of needed changes. Collaborate with the US Department of Education and monitor state aid compliance and controls. - (Essential)
• 35% - Develop policies manual and coordinate all updates, conduct training on financial aid changes, ensure website content compliance, and Perform quality assurance testing on financial aid files. - (Essential)
• 20% - Oversee daily operations, ensure systems align with regulations, Coordinate and engage in financial aid audits, and Stay current with financial aid associations. - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/bff199c9-ba87-4fc5-a060-2dc6486e4352



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