Financial Aid Specialists, Stautzenberger and Rockford Career Colleges & Cannavision Institute

We seek leaders ready to move education forward.

American Higher Education Development Corporation (AHED) and its family of Colleges (includes Stautzenberger College, Rockford Career College, and Cannavision Institute) prepare students for the in-demand careers that employers across the United States need now. Stautzenberger College is an online college, born of the 100 year old Stautzenberger College in Ohio, spreading that institution’s legacy of career training success everywhere. We believe that the people we educate are everyday heroes, who provide value to their communities serving in hospitals, veterinary clinics, maintenance shops, offices and more. We aim to democratize education for all, bringing the legacy of 100 years of education in the American midwest to every corner and community in our country. Join our mission to help people of all walks of life achieve their goals.

The Position:

We’re seeking 2 exceptional On-site Heads of Financial Aid to join our dynamic team (in IL and in PA) and lead our financial aid efforts at each school to new heights. If you’re an elite level financial aid leader with an unparalleled work ethic and a proven track record of success, we want to hear from you. Both are in-person office positions for either our Rockford, IL, or New Hope, PA locations. You must live within a commutable distance from either office.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain current working knowledge of governing agency regulations including Title IV, state, and third party regulations and assist with implementation and oversight of institutional policies/procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and other governing agency regulations and provide ongoing training to staff to ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
• Monitor process whereby staff meet with students to apply for and secure financial aid and third party resources to cover their education expenses and oversee certification process for each third party program.
• Ensure all financial aid paperwork is processed according to company procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation collected and financial aid documentation is adequately and permanently recorded and available when necessary.
• Monitor and track financial aid metrics for the campus.
• Reviews candidates, conducts interviews and works with the Vice President of Student Financial Affairs to hire staff as needed.
• Responsible for training of the Financial Aid staff providing feedback to appropriate employees on annual employee evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Five years progressive financial aid experience required.
• Excellent management, leadership, organization and communication skills required.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in compliance, including external audits.
• Working knowledge of financial software, Campus Nexus, preferred.
• This is an on site position, you must live within commutable distance of New Hope, PA 18938 (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area & Central New Jersey) ~ OR ~ Rockford, IL (Chicago Metropolitan Area).

AHED is Offering:

• Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) participation
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling with sustained performance in the role, as the role dictates. (Translation: Get really good at what you do here, state your business case, and we'll talk!)
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and shape the future of Stautzenberger Online!

To Apply:

Email CAREERS@AHED.COM the below with the subject, Stautzenberger Head of Financial Aid Illinois ~ OR ~   Stautzenberger Head of Financial Aid Pennsylvania

1. Cover letter with salary requirements. Tell us what you're good at, why AHED/Stautzenberger interests you, and what you can teach us.

2. Resume showcasing your professional skill set, experience, and results.

3. Email the above by August 5, 2024. We are looking to fill the position by September.

Please read:

• Do not auto-apply through job boards; YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL.
• Only applicants who meet the position's principal duties and minimum qualifications and provide the above two application requirements will be considered.
• Please only submit your resume if you live within commutable distance of New Hope, PA 18938 (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area & Central New Jersey) ~ OR ~ Rockford, IL (Chicago Metropolitan Area).

The Head of Financial Aid will work on a dedicated team fostering creativity and personal and professional development. We enjoy the process and each other and value the importance of personal and professional wins and a healthy work-life balance.

No agency or recruiter solicitations, please.