Director of Financial Aid

Search Number	# FA 120

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	Reporting directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, the Director of Financial Aid is among one of six leaders within the entire division. The Director of Financial Aid is directly responsible for the management and administration of all federal, state, private, and institutional financial aid in compliance with external and institutional policies and regulations; provides leadership, direction, and supervision for the Financial Aid Office; and directs the review, interpretation and analysis of proposed policies and legislation relating to administering financial aid.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, the Director of Financial Aid is among one of six leaders within the entire division. The Director of Financial Aid is directly responsible for the management and administration of all federal, state, private, and institutional financial aid in compliance with external and institutional policies and regulations; provides leadership, direction, and supervision for the Financial Aid Office; and directs the review, interpretation and analysis of proposed policies and legislation relating to administering financial aid.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Direct and oversee all aspects of the financial aid operations Work closely with financial aid staff to establish goals and procedures to ensure compliance in all aspects of financial aid processing and consumer information Prepare and maintain annual financial aid budgets that leverage the College’s enrollment goals by implementing packaging and awarding policies Responsible for updating and maintaining the College’s PPA/ECAR with the Department of Education DPA for access to all federal websites including, but not limited to, SAIG Mailbox, NSLDS, CPS, COD, DL Tools, EdConnect, DHS SAVE System, and eCampus-Based System Coordinate the processing and completion of the FISAP, CT State Grant, IPEDS, NCAA reports, and all other College reporting requests Administer federal, state, and institutional aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional polices and compliance guidelines Coordinate recruitment and financial aid efforts with Professional and Graduate Studies Programs, Full-Time Undergraduate Admissions, and Business Offices Respond to internal, state, and federal audits Responsible for conducting the search and hiring of new financial aid staff members Confirm and submit all CDR Challenge Cases Award all Traditional Undergraduate students and serve as back-up to awarding Professional and Graduate Studies students Serve as liaison between the Financial Aid Office and the Athletic Department Primary point of contact for EAB for financial aid Counsel students and families on all aspects of financial aid and assist with overflow processing Serve at various campus events, financial literacy presentations, and serve on other institutional committees as assigned Engage in professional development and maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of financial aid regulations and industry practices Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Direct and oversee all aspects of the financial aid operations
Work closely with financial aid staff to establish goals and procedures to ensure compliance in all aspects of financial aid processing and consumer information
Prepare and maintain annual financial aid budgets that leverage the College’s enrollment goals by implementing packaging and awarding policies
Responsible for updating and maintaining the College’s PPA/ECAR with the Department of Education
DPA for access to all federal websites including, but not limited to, SAIG Mailbox, NSLDS, CPS, COD, DL Tools, EdConnect, DHS SAVE System, and eCampus-Based System
Coordinate the processing and completion of the FISAP, CT State Grant, IPEDS, NCAA reports, and all other College reporting requests
Administer federal, state, and institutional aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional polices and compliance guidelines
Coordinate recruitment and financial aid efforts with Professional and Graduate Studies Programs, Full-Time Undergraduate Admissions, and Business Offices
Respond to internal, state, and federal audits
Responsible for conducting the search and hiring of new financial aid staff members
Confirm and submit all CDR Challenge Cases
Award all Traditional Undergraduate students and serve as back-up to awarding Professional and Graduate Studies students

Serve as liaison between the Financial Aid Office and the Athletic Department

Primary point of contact for EAB for financial aid
Counsel students and families on all aspects of financial aid and assist with overflow processing
Serve at various campus events, financial literacy presentations, and serve on other institutional committees as assigned
Engage in professional development and maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of financial aid regulations and industry practices
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications	Ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment Good organizational and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to motivate and maintain a successful team Supervisory experience

Education	Bachelor’s Degree Required (Master’s Degree preferred)

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Technical proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of various federal and state financial aid compliance rules and regulations Knowledge of PowerFAIDS, SLATE, Navigate, Datatel Colleague System, or DHS SAVE System preferred Experience working with traditional, non-traditional college students and their parents Knowledge of Title IV systems (i.e. COD, NSLDS, CPS, etc.) Experience developing and maintaining procedural manuals Familiarity with Single Compliance Audits

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Technical proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of various federal and state financial aid compliance rules and regulations
Knowledge of PowerFAIDS, SLATE, Navigate, Datatel Colleague System, or DHS SAVE System preferred
Experience working with traditional, non-traditional college students and their parents
Knowledge of Title IV systems (i.e. COD, NSLDS, CPS, etc.)
Experience developing and maintaining procedural manuals
Familiarity with Single Compliance Audits

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Work days are typically between Monday and Friday. Some late evenings and weekends are required for open houses, peak processing times, and other college related activities.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu.Please reference search # in subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.