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UEI College · 9 hours ago

Director of Student Financial Services

Chula Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

UEI College is a leader in post-secondary career education, committed to empowering students to make positive life changes. The Director of Student Financial Services will provide vision and leadership for the campus department, ensuring compliance with financial aid policies and overseeing the disbursement of student financial aid.

Career PlanningEducationHigher Education

Hiring Manager

Leslie Scott

Responsibilities

Complies with all Federal, State, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures

Directly or indirectly leads 1-5 employees in the Student Financial Services Department

Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Trains, develops and manages Student Financial Services department and representatives, re-trains/updates when mandated changes occur

Administration of Title IV program

Ensures Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional guidelines for student enrollment and financial aid eligibilities are met

Monitors student financial assistance process to ensure financial aid packages are established, conveyed and funds are disbursed in a timely manner

Advises students in a thorough, complete and customer-service manner to determine financial aid needs/options

Answers financial aid questions with students and/or parents

Reviews student files to ensure accurate funding

Coordinates training of Student Financial Services Department staff

Assist as needed with 'entrance/ exit' loan counseling

Ensures timely disbursements of federal funds to students according to Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional regulations

Interacts with outside agencies including the US DOE, State, Accrediting Agency, lenders and guaranty agencies

Monitors & maintains electronic data entry, retrieval & reconciliation of all financial aid funds

Maintains required federal & state certifications for self & staff to ensure employment eligibility

Responsible for accounts receivable and bad debt management

Takes appropriate measures to minimize default rate (entrance interview, exit interview

Oversees the coordination and completion of required reporting and department quality control activities and measures

Department budget preparation, implementation and management

Qualification

Financial aid complianceTitle IV administrationManagement experienceBudget managementMicrosoft Office SuiteMulti-taskingAccounting backgroundCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedProblem solving

Required

Associate's degree or comparable work experience required

Bachelor's degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing or accounting strongly preferred

At least 5 years of experience working in a financial aid department of an accredited college or university with direct responsibility for advising on or awarding of Title IV activities or programs

Knowledge of Federal & State loan and grant program programs

Experience with work-study, scholarship & campus based funding programs

Experience completing Return to Title IV calculations

3+ years of management experience

Ability to build productive relationships with all departments involved in the student enrolment process

Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Prior experience developing and managing department budgets

Detail oriented & problem solver; ability to research problems and provide resolution

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Must be able to obtain Certificate for authorization for service, must not be debarred from Title IV programs, and not in default on Title IV student loan