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Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations:

Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations
Department Enrollment Services Office
Position Category Staff – NonClassified
Job Summary Responsible for the administration of a complex financial aid program, with primary focus on the day-to-day oversight and management of the Banner financial aid module, funding application and accounting. To act as the Director of Financial Aid in his/her absence.
Duties and Responsibilities • Formulate, implement, review and evaluate policies, procedures and standards to ensure departmental compliance with Financial Aid guidelines and objectives.
• Interface with other appropriate institutional departments to coordinate programs, services and policies.
• Interview and counsel students and parents regarding financial aid programs. Make recommendations and referrals to other institutional personnel such as Counseling, Special Services, Admissions, etc.
• Interface with guidance counselors and community service organizations to provide timely and accurate flow of financial aid information to potential applicants.
• Perform needs analyses on student applications and construct financial aid packages; authorize program disbursements.
• Administer and conduct ongoing statistical reviews and reconciliation of all financial aid programs including Student Employment, Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Institutional Scholarships, Federal Direct Loans and any other source of funds for student assistance.
• Forecast spending trends and make appropriate recommendations to modify spending rates according to budget allocations.
• Assist in preparation of department operating budgets, statistical reports and evaluations, and complex funding applications.
• Assist the Information Technology Department with the implementation, modification and/or refinement of a computerized data processing system.
• Maintain day-to-day responsibility for the Banner Financial Aid module, overseeing all systems processing. Write and update rules, population selections, and other functional/technical aspects of the system.
• Train Financial Aid and other related CCRI staff to understand and use the Banner system; prepare and process program requests for timely and accurate record keeping.
• Participate in program and statistical reviews/audits; provide for the implementation of resulting recommendations.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and recommend and carry out appropriate resolutions.
• Participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of the departmental policy, procedure and processing manuals. Ensure that the department maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and institutional rules and regulations.
• Maintain expertise in all areas of financial aid so that the department can plan and react positively to constantly changing Federal, State and institutional postures concerning student assistance.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate department staff.
• Prepare informational materials for publication and maintain current information on the departmental website.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, and with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Five years of administrative Financial Aid experience required.
• Proficient in the use of automated, Financial Aid systems with expertise in the Banner Financial Aid module as a “super-user” required.
• Experience with COD and NSLDS required.
• Expert knowledge of federal financial aid regulations required.
• Strong supervisory, organizational and interpersonal skills essential.
Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Student Personnel or Business Administration preferred.
Reports To Director of Financial Aid
Campus Location Initially located at the Warwick Campus
Work Schedule Calendar
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information 35 hours per week
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time
Permanent/Limited Position Permanent
Benefits Yes
Name of Bargaining Unit Union CCRIPSA
Pay Grade PSA 13
Salary Range Range begins at $52,083
Additional Salary Information Hiring salary commensurate with education and experience
Civil Service List position No
Licenses, Tools and Equipment Working knowledge of computers and related software; use of other various office equipment which may include typewriters, telephones, copy machines, calculators, fax machines, etc.

Must have access to and use of own transportation.
Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Desired Start Date asap
Position End Date (if temporary or grant)
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Application Open Date 05/18/2018
Application Close Date (includes the grace period)
Open Until Filled Yes
Comments CCRI Mission:
The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce.
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by June 8, 2018.

To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. You do not need to complete the ‘Education History’ or ‘Employment History’ sections within the application if you are attaching a resume that includes the same information. Please include name and contact information for three references within the application. Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a master’s degree in Educational Administration, Student Personnel or Business Administration?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have five years or more of administrative financial aid experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you proficient in the use of automated, financial aid systems with expertise in the Banner Financial Aid module as a “super-user”?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have experience with COD and NSLDS?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have expert knowledge of federal financial aid regulations?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * To improve CCRI’s advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity? Please be specific when using web site or publication names (example: LinkedIn, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.). Thank you.(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Other Document

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