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Florida Gulf Coast University
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
FGCU is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Position Title Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Position Number 141230
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships will assist in the planning, development, and administration of a comprehensive federal Title IV and state financial aid program for undergraduate and graduate students. Oversees the administration and management of all FGCU scholarships, including but not limited to FGCU Foundation scholarships, Admissions Merit scholarships, and private/outside scholarships.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Five years of experience in financial aid program administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Progressive financial aid experience in a higher education.
Experience with Banner or other automated financial aid systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•Knowledge of federal financial aid programs.
•Excellent time management and organizational skills.
•Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
•Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures.
•Ability to respond appropriately to pressures, deadlines, and frequent changes in priorities and schedules.
•Ability to interact positively with a variety of people by telephone and in person.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality.
•Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.
•Ability to prepare financial and other statistical reports.
•Ability to use a computer and standard office software.
•Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet goals and deadlines.
•Ability to provide quality customer service, exercise discretion, and good judgment at all times.
•Willingness to work in a fast paced environment with interruptions.
•Accuracy and attention to detail.
•Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Salary $65,000 - $68,000
Essential Job Duties
•Assists in the planning, development, and administration of a comprehensive federal (Title IV) financial aid program for undergraduate and graduate students.
•Supervision and management of staff responsible of federal verification, financial aid counseling.
•Works closely with financial aid operations staff to provide support and efficiencies to financial aid manager and advisors.
•Serves as point of contact and resource for financial aid manager and advisors for all matters related to financial aid counseling, advising, and federal verification.
•Oversees the management and administration of all FGCU scholarships, foundation scholarships, institutional tuition waivers, Honors College scholarships, Admissions Merit scholarships, and other similar programs.
•Works closely with the university foundation to award and establish procedures for awarding foundation scholarships. Serves as main point of contact and maintains the foundation scholarship database.
•Works collaboratively with the Bursar’s Office to reconcile all scholarship accounts.
•Compiles scholarship reports for the Director and makes recommendations for enhancements.
•Responsible for overseeing the administration, awarding, and reconciling of all private/outside scholarships.
•Counsels, advises, and assists students and parents concerning the application, awarding, and availability of scholarships.
•Assists in the management of the Career Source scholarship program and the First Generation Matching Grant.
•Supervises and trains staff on providing quality service, accomplishing program objectives, and using technology and regulations governing student financial aid.
•Responsible for managing the daily operations of the front desk/lobby duties and responsibilities, scheduling, coverage, and student check-in.
•Responsible for developing, managing, scheduling and conducting presentations and participates in financial aid engagement activities to local high schools, university freshmen and transfers orientations, open house (Eagle Expo) and other external organizations.
Other Job Duties
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number PS377P
Apply here - http://jobs.fgcu.edu/postings/4621 |
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