Executive Director - Financial Aid Office
- Mott Community College
- Location: Flint, Michigan
- Category:
Admin-Financial Aid
- Posting Date: 08/02/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Title
Executive Director - Financial Aid OfficeDepartment
Financial AidEmployee Group
ExemptStatus
Full-timeStarting Salary Range
High 80's to mid 90'sCompensation Details
Excellent benefits package. Click here to view our benefits summary.
Position Summary
Who we are:
Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.
As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students’ self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.
Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job:
This position has several critical operational responsibilities, to ensure that:
1. The College is in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as policies and procedures, covering financial aid.
2. There is continuous development and implementation of plans and activities that result in long term benefit to the college and students and that policies, procedures and processes are clear, consistent and easily accessible for assigned areas of responsibility.
3. Students have access and appropriate sources of financial aid thereby enabling the College to reach its enrollment goals.
4. Customer service is fostered in an atmosphere of respect for all students and members of the college community.
5. As a member of the Student Success Team, all actions are supportive of enrollment management and retention goals.
Scope:
Direct financial aid strategies that are consistent with the student success objectives of the College, within the framework of federal and state laws and regulations. Administers financial aid and financial literacy programs that support and partner with the enrollment management team in the recruitment and retention of students through appropriate awarding strategies. Establishes and maintains a service-oriented financial aid team that is committed to creating an excellent student experience. Ensures accurate and secure student financial data, while maintaining confidentiality of records. Provides timely information to students and families and serves as the chief compliance officer for Title IV federal and state financial aid regulations and provides demonstrated leadership in the use of new and existing technology.
Dimension:
• 80% of Mott students receive some form of financial assistance which represents over $60 million annually.
• Approximately 9,000 students receive $30 million in Pell grants annually.
• Approximately 6,000 students receive $ 32 million in Federal Student Loans annually.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Provides supervision and direction to over 16 individuals including one administrative assistant, five – ten Pro Tech staff members, seasonally temporary staff members and contractors based on workload.
1. The College is in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as policies and procedures, covering financial aid.
2. There is continuous development and implementation of plans and activities that result in long term benefit to the college and students and that policies, procedures and processes are clear, consistent and easily accessible for assigned areas of responsibility.
3. Students have access and appropriate sources of financial aid thereby enabling the College to reach its enrollment goals.
4. Customer service is fostered in an atmosphere of respect for all students and members of the college community.
5. As a member of the Student Success Team, all actions are supportive of enrollment management and retention goals.
Scope:
Direct financial aid strategies that are consistent with the student success objectives of the College, within the framework of federal and state laws and regulations. Administers financial aid and financial literacy programs that support and partner with the enrollment management team in the recruitment and retention of students through appropriate awarding strategies. Establishes and maintains a service-oriented financial aid team that is committed to creating an excellent student experience. Ensures accurate and secure student financial data, while maintaining confidentiality of records. Provides timely information to students and families and serves as the chief compliance officer for Title IV federal and state financial aid regulations and provides demonstrated leadership in the use of new and existing technology.
Dimension:
• 80% of Mott students receive some form of financial assistance which represents over $60 million annually.
• Approximately 9,000 students receive $30 million in Pell grants annually.
• Approximately 6,000 students receive $ 32 million in Federal Student Loans annually.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Provides supervision and direction to over 16 individuals including one administrative assistant, five – ten Pro Tech staff members, seasonally temporary staff members and contractors based on workload.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in business, finance, public administration, student personnel services or a related degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience, including three (3) or more years in a supervisory role, in a student-centered, service-oriented financial aid office.
- Proven knowledge of Title IV federal financial aid regulations (includes needs analysis), state financial aid regulations and programs.
- Experience with enterprise-wide information systems database.
- Ability to incorporate financial aid leveraging and other strategies to impact the overall enrollment management and student success goals of the College.
- Student outreach experience and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of students and parents and other internal and external constituents regarding financial aid, and possess a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments and with all constituent groups.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet.
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage spreadsheets and databases, and to utilize data to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership and management skills.
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and customer service focus.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in all media (e.g., phone, face-to-face, email, text and live chat) required to effectively interact with students, the general public, and the College community.
- Knowledge of FERPA, Student Right to Know, Patriot Act, Solomon Amendment and other legislation related to student records.
- Ability to perform in a fast paced environment and to motivate others in team environment.
- Knowledge of and experience using the Federal Financial Aid electronic processing programs.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
1. Familiarity and experience with Ellucian/Colleague.
2. Experience in, and appreciation for, a collective bargaining environment.
2. Experience in, and appreciation for, a collective bargaining environment.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time, primarily while meeting face to face with students.
2. Occasionally moves boxes and files up to 15 pounds.
3. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
4. Frequently operates a computer.
2. Occasionally moves boxes and files up to 15 pounds.
3. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
4. Frequently operates a computer.
Work Schedule
Full-time position. As a manager, this person must work the hours necessary to fulfill the functions and roles of this position. Schedule will occasionally include evenings and weekends, particularly during peak registration periods in fall and winter.
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Job DescriptionAdditional Information
Degree must be conferred by application deadline.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Application Deadline
Open until filledEqual Opportunity Statement
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.