Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid / STATUS: Full-time / CLASSIFICATION: Exempt /RANK /DATE LAST UPDATED: June 2024
PURPOSE
This role reports to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services. The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for overseeing and administering the financial aid programs at Life Pacific University. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, providing leadership and strategic direction to the financial aid office, and supporting students in securing financial resources for their education.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
Compliance and Reporting:
Financial Aid Administration:
Student Support and Counseling:
Collaboration and Outreach:
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Knowledge and Skills
Working Conditions and Environments:
NOTE: Though not required, this position is optionally eligible for appointment as a Foursquare minister under certain conditions. If appointed as a minister, the employee will be available to provide pastoral care and prayer. In addition, s/he may be called upon to perform sacerdotal duties upon request of the University.
This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to revision when necessary.
Candidates must be Christian believers holding a Pentecostal/charismatic perspective and will be required to adhere to the University’s statement of faith and mission.
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