New York Film Academy · 23 hours ago
Director of Financial Aid
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNew York Film Academy is seeking a Director of Financial Aid to guide and manage the overall provision of Financial Aid. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations, managing the Student Financial Aid System, and providing education and resources to staff and students.
EducationHigher EducationYoung Adults
Responsibilities
Establishes standards and procedure of Financial Aid and all regulatory education compliance
Manages the development and maintenance of the Student Financial Aid System and all peripheral reporting functions
Provides necessary Financial Aid related education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports
Establishes in-house employee training and within the Financial Aid Departments
As a member of the Compliance Team, formulates and recommends regulatory policy changes and objectives for the company about state and federal education compliance
Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance with education laws
Designs, directs, and manages a department-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management
Directs a process of organizational planning and evaluates department structure, job design, and personnel forecasting throughout the company. Evaluates plans and changes to plans. Makes recommendations to executive management
Keeps the CEO and the executive team informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of company goals and those that are not being addressed adequately at the line management level
Advises Senior Management on regulatory updates that may affect the operations of NYFA
Maintains current expertise in all educational compliance related issues
Develop operational strategies to ensure the retention of students through exceptional customer service
Manages all financial aid dept. team members, responsible for ensuring adequate staffing
Completes all state grant award reconciliation and fund management
Reviews Federal Funding amounts monitoring the reconciliation process
Updates the NYFA financial aid website with regulatory requirements for consumer information
Coordinates NYFA's Default Prevention and Reporting on all compliance reviews and audits
Responds to escalated complaints from students or student family members
Oversee the Return to Title IV process
Supports outreach efforts including new student orientations
Assists continuing and transfer students through the Federal Student Aid (FSA) application or FAFSA
Advises continuing and transfer student aid applicants and their families on available student aid programs and funding options
Provides necessary Financial Aid related education and materials to students and or parents
Creates student aid checklist ensuring FSA funding requirements have been met prior to fund disbursements
Participates in the Returning Student Clearance process managed by the Registrar’s Office
Qualification
Required
Broad knowledge and experience federal compliance, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and development
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Financial Aid staff members
Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant on the Compliance Team that provides company leadership and direction
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with fellow campus partners
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping
General knowledge of various employment laws and practices
Ethical / Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industry experience and proven success
Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in state and federal regulatory compliance
Specialized training in compliance of Title IV, BPPE, Accreditation, student retention strategies, employment law, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, training and development
Active affiliation with NASFAA, CAPPS, CASFAA, and NASM
Company
New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy is a visual and performing arts school that offers conservatory programs, short-term workshops, and youth camps.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Delgado
Chief Executive Officer
Kirk Lenga
Chief Financial Officer
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