Director of Financial Aid, Shreiber School of Veterinary MedicineJob no: 500078
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial, School of Veterinary Medicine
Responsibilities:
Provides one-on-one counseling to prospective and current students on a variety of financial aid related topics including FAFSA completion, eligibility requirements, smart borrowing options, student loan repayment, and personal financial wellbeing.Provides programmatic oversight and subject matter expertise for loan or grant/scholarship programs available to SSVM students.
Provides training for team members when required.Works collaboratively with the main campus financial aid office to administer federal aid programs for this population of students.
Administers aid programs specific to the SSVM student population, including a portion of Federal Work Study dollars available.Reviews and determines the documents required to justify and calculate adjustments to aid.
Calculates refunds for students, processes R2T4, and conducts leave of absence exit interviews.Develops and recommends departmental processes and procedures to increase/improve operational efficiency and to ensure proper control and regulatory compliance.
Maintains the SSVM Financial Aid Policy and Procedure Manual.Develops materials for counseling, entrance, and exit interviews along with conducting group and individual sessions to present and answer questions.Maintains an up-to-date understanding of state, federal, and institutional legal, fiscal, and statutory regulations pertaining to financial aid and assures compliance for the School of Veterinary Medicine; assists in the completion of reports for federal and state agencies, annual audits, and/or program reviews.As the student population grows, this position will make recommendations for adding to the team, including developing job descriptions, leading search committees, and training new employees.Other functions may be identified and required as the SSVM programs evolve.Requirements:
Three years of increasing responsibility within a university financial aid office supplemented with a master's degree in a relevant field of study.Demonstrated knowledge of the financial aid programs available to students in the health professions; veterinary medicine students a plus.Diplomatic and polished interpersonal and communication skills including presenting to both large and small groups.
Must be comfortable discussing financial matters with graduate students from all socioeconomic backgrounds in a professional and sensitive manner.Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with the entire team to successfully perform various projects and financial aid office duties.
Must be accustomed to periods of peak processing and successfully balancing multiple priorities.
Must be available to work evenings/weekends when necessary, including on short notice in the event of urgent office operations; some domestic travel may be expected.Ability to interpret policies and develop procedures to ensure compliance.
In-depth knowledge of regulations in interpreting and administering federal Title IV, state, and university financial aid programs to ensure compliance.
Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply complex rules and laws.Strong technology skills with financial aid management software systems including Ellucian Banner and Student Financial Success platforms, SLATE and VMCAS, Cognos reporting tools, and Excel, and various federal aid processing systems.NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
Advertised: Oct 31 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 14 2024 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time
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