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SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES SYSTEMS
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
NORMAL WORK AREA: STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (SFS)
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
• Bachelor degree required; Masters preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• 3+ years of experience in leading and managing student information systems (required); Experience in financial aid technology administration -PowerFAIDS and Jenzabar- (preferred)
• Knowledge of Title IV Regulations and state regulations (required)
• Knowledge of scripting and programming like SQL, Microsoft Access, etc.
• Training and staff development experience (preferred)
• Supervisory experience (preferred)
DUTIES AND OTHER JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES
• Responsible for providing leadership, vision, and coordination for software/technology services and systems within the Student Financial Services department. Serves as the primary point-of-contact and liaison to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for SFS services, initiatives, and issues.
• Through collaboration with SFS staff, provides dependable, self-disciplined, detail oriented, creative solutions for administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid according to policy requirements and to meet student needs.
• Sets and meets goals and deadlines. Provides leadership in assessing overall technology needs, establishing priorities, creating procedures, and assuming and delegating responsibilities with the Coordinator of SFS Systems working with and supporting these efforts.
• Leads systems education, project planning and development, and process review and improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring that all reporting, communication, support, and electronic workflow needs are met in a timely manner.
• Responsible for support, management, oversight, and execution of duties performed by Coordinator of SFS Systems. This is including, but not limited to:
o Origination and Disbursement of aid
o Import/Export of files to/from Ed Connect, CPS, COD, NSLDS, and other systems
o Anticipated Aid processing
o External Updates between Jenzabar and PowerFAIDS
o Reconciliation
• Fosters and maintains high communication standards among staff and OIT personnel.
• This position helps to ensure compliance with financial aid regulations from a systemic perspective.
GENERAL DUTIES
• Conduct periodic studies of systems, policy, procedures, and work flow to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain current job description for Coordinator of SFS Systems position in Student Financial Services Department and conduct annual evaluations with staff reporting to this position.
• Ensure Executive Director remains informed and SFS maintains continued compliance with changes in software, regulations, etc. including updates and changes within Jenzabar and PowerFAIDS.
• Must demonstrate technical knowledge and abilities within financial aid systems and software, preferably PowerFAIDS and Jenzabar.
• Attend necessary training events nationally as required.
• Coordinate efficient workflow between financial aid awards and disbursements.
• Coordinate working relations between Student Financial Services Department and Business Office, Admission Department, Registrar’s Office, Department of Continuing Adult Education Department, Extended Education, and other departments as necessary.
• Provide support to Executive Director of SFS as well as Office of Institutional Research with necessary data and reporting, including but not limited to:
o Federal FISAP annual reporting
o Oversee state reporting and compliance being submitted by Associate Director and/or other staff as assigned
o Assist Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness with required data for annual reports such as IPEDS, CDS, etc.
o Coordinate with Executive Director to keep up with and report on required departmental goals and internal institutional reporting
o Oversee timely submission of Florida state aid reports and reconciliation in cooperation with Associate Director of Student Financial Services
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Vice President of Enrollment
Please visit the Southeastern University employment page of our website to review and apply at http://www.seu.edu/campus-life/campus-services/employment/. |
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