- Position
- Director, Financial Aid
- Department
- Financial Aid
- Starting Date
- ASAP
- Starting Salary
- $6,060.00 Monthly Plus Benfits
- Job #
- S001-25
- Budget Position #
- AN1099
- Posted
- 09/05/2024
- Description
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Provides leadership, management, and supervision for a comprehensive student financial services program. Implements federal, state, university, and private grants, loans, and student employment, as well as financial counseling and debt management, including group loan entrance and exit interviews. Administers and coordinates all programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and operational guidelines. Reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.
- Examples
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, program assessment and planning, budget preparation, need analysis, financial aid packaging, and professional judgment. Reviews, interprets and implements policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of the student financial aid programs. Serves as resource person on matters of financial aid and other administrative functions. Oversees visits to junior and senior high schools as well as college day programs throughout the University's service area. Responsible for the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of the office staff. Ensures borrower notification of loan delinquent or default status. Supervises the processing of financial aid results and award packaging via mail. Responsible for the completion of federal, state and other related reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Physical Condition
- Experience
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Minimum of two to five years supervisory experience in college or university student financial aid is required.
- Knowledge
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Must have an advanced knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs to include grants, loans, scholarships, and work study. Must be knowledgeable in the use of personal computers as well as commonly used office software programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook as well as student database software. Should also have good knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, budgeting, recordkeeping, and personnel management.
- Education
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Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Additional Requirements
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Must be highly motivated, be an experienced and skilled manager/supervisor able to ensure effective office operation. Should have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to work with a diverse population of students and co-workers in extremely stressful situations.
- Standard Requirements
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Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.
This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
To apply, submit a state of Texas application, cover letter, resume and list of three references to the Human Resources Department at the address below
Midwestern State University
Human Resources Department
3410 Taft Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone: 940-397-4221
Fax: 940-397-4780
E-mail: human.resources@msutexas.edu