Director-Financial Aid
Northern Michigan University
Position Title:
Director-Financial Aid
Department:
Financial Aid
Term of Assignment:
Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status:
Exempt = not eligible for overtime
Work Schedule:
Typically Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary:
Targeted Salary range is $86,240-$97,000
Travel:
Less than 10%
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties:
Provide direct leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Department. This includes focusing on electronic processes used in awarding and disbursing federal, state, private, and institutional aid programs (i.e., scholarships, loans, grants, and college work-study) and the monitoring and reconciliation of awards. Responsibilities include assistance in operations, planning and assessment, data analysis and public speaking with internal and external constituencies. Oversee financial aid policy, processes, and procedures and provide leadership in future financial aid strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree
Discipline / Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Minimum Work Experience:
Six years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office in a Director/Associate Director/Assistant Director level.
Six years of work experience utilizing financial aid software.
Two years of professional work experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and counseling students regarding financial aid.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and financial aid policy, process