Director of Financial Aid
- Employer
- Gogebic Community College
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Executive, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a full-time
Director of Financial Aid. This position leads the Department via
robust collaboration, utilizes various methods to communicate with
students effectively and efficiently, and administers all federal,
state, institutional, community and private financial aid programs.
This position reports to the Vice President of Student Services and
Athletics. The College offers a generous salary and benefits
package. The Director of Financial Aid is expected to assist the
College in achieving its vision and mission. Customer focus,
college service, and a willingness to assist as needed are
expectations for all
employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Administers all financial aid programs (Pell grants,
scholarships, loans, FSEOG, MI Futures for
Frontliners/Reconnect/TIP, athletic awards, work-study, etc.);
ensures compliance with program regulations; reviews eligibility
for financial aid packages for each applicant to the college.
• Monitors changes in state and federal requirements and implements
the necessary revisions; Completes mandatory reporting for all
federal and state funds; Processes verification requirements for
all students.
• Responsible for the effective utilization of software and online
portals in the administration of financial aid programs
(PowerFAIDS, Jenzabar, EdConnect, COD, NSLDS, FAAAccess, MISSG,
Great Lakes, etc.).
• Monitors Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and maintenance of
financial aid eligibility for all students. Chairs the
institution’s SAP appeals committee. Determines financial aid
eligible courses by consulting with the Registrar; reconciles
student enrollment status with amount of financial aid
awarded.
• Calculates and processes the Return of Title IV funds (R2T4);
monitors all complete withdrawals, failing grades, and last dates
of attendance at the end of each semester.
• Processes professional judgment decisions to determine special
conditions and/or individual award adjustments including gathering
of full documentation, analysis, and detailed recording of
rational.
• Develops written policies, operational procedures, and annual
operating budgets for the Financial Aid Department within the
guidelines established by all governing entities.
• Reconciles all financial aid records with the Business Office
expenditures and participates in the annual internal audit as well
as state and federal audits.
• Develops and manages the student facing financial aid webpage and
ensures the dissemination of information in compliance with Title
IV regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Ability to:
• Apply knowledge, interpret, and make decisions regarding federal
and state financial aid regulations.
• Work in an environment where multi-tasking is a must with a high
degree of accuracy, courtesy, timeliness, and structure.
• Make independent decisions and sound judgments as well as possess
strong analytical and computational skills.
• Work a flexible schedule and present in front of large
groups.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Three to five years of experience in either higher education
financial aid/administration,
student loan processing, or accounting and auditing.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to
use a computer; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasionally day
and overnight travel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly
works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Don’t just work here... Live here.
About Our College:
Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. It’s a
place to be. As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of
quality two-year education in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Gogebic
employs a community college approach in delivering university-level
quality.
Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes
and an outcome-focused philosophy.
Gogebic Community College’s “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic
environment in which students and employees alike are supported as
they do great work, live adventurous lives, and build extraordinary
futures.
About Our Region:
A few miles north of ordinary lies the Upper Peninsula’s Gogebic
region. Amid nearly a million acres of natural beauty in the Ottawa
National Forest, Gogebic is a
wonderland for work and a paradise for play. Our dazzling region,
known for world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, biking, snowmobiling
and outdoor adventuring, represents one of Michigan’s last
unspoiled gems.
A Bold Place to Work…
Gogebic is more than a community college… It’s a college
community—known for supportive leadership and dynamic,
down-to-earth employees.
A community institution at the heart of our region’s workforce, the
College and its graduates uplift not only local economies, but
those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high standards
with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College
is a place to make a stand for your career…and make a difference in
the lives of students.
A Bold Place to Ski…
Gogebic Community College is the only college in the United States
hosting an on-campus ski resort. Home to GCC’s nationally renowned
Ski Area Management program, the Mt. Zion Recreational Complex is a
professionally managed and maintained public ski facility featuring
a state-of-the-art lift and 300 feet of vertical.
A Bold Place to Be…
The Gogebic region provides a stunning, million-acre backdrop on
which to explore adventure, connect with nature, and discover
yourself.
Located four hours from the Twin Cities and six hours from Chicago,
Gogebic residents get the best of both worlds: small-town
connectedness, with access to big-city culture. Local hiking,
biking, skiing, and snowboarding trails include the North Country
Trail and the famed 1,200-mile Iron Belle Trail, as well as routes
traversing Black River Harbor, the Porcupine Mountains, Sylvania
wilderness, and the Ottawa National Forest. With a persistent
economy driven by a mix of construction, manufacturing, tourism,
transportation, and retail, the region boasts a stable workforce,
with skilled positions paying living wages.
Gogebic’s Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes
to academic, cultural, economic, and social success for our
students and region.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
Interested individuals should submit a portfolio
containing all the following in one email or
mailed envelope:
a letter of interest
a detailed resume
three references with current contact
information
GCC Application for Employment
unofficial transcripts (official transcripts
are required before employment)
other relevant material to:
Director of Human Resources,
Ashley Paquette
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231 ext. 324
ashleyp@gogebic.edu
Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer
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