Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid

Job ID: 294829

Location: Gordon State

College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC

is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers

nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC

offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized

attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

This position is

responsible for directing the financial aid operations for Gordon State College. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with

all related state and federal regulations, establishing policies and procedures that ensure strong internal controls for maintaining the

integrity of student-based fiscal processes, and implementing innovative approaches in support of prospective and enrolled students and

their families.

Responsibilities

Area Leadership (40%)

• Provides leadership for comprehensive campus-wide

financial aid programs, including federal, state, institutional, and private aid.

• Oversees the administrative functions of the

Financial Aid Offices and manages departmental budgets.

• Supervises Financial Aid personnel, providing training and facilitating

ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Leads the administration of state and federal aid, scholarships, and student

employment programs.

• Serves as Data Steward for the Banner Student Financial Aid System, testing new releases and patches;

assigning and maintaining security; and automating modules as applicable.

Implements new financial aid software and web-based

products.

Compliance (30%)

• Supervises the reconciliation of federal, state, private, and institutional funds.
• Monitors and reviews federal, state, institutional, and Board of Regents policy changes to ensure compliance.
• Develops and

implements financial aid policies and procedures.

• Works with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with NJCAA and club

sports rules and regulations.

• Serves as audit liaison during federal, state, and Board of Regents audits.
• Performs

related duties.

Reporting (15%)

• Directs personnel in the preparation of required reports, reviewing for accuracy and

ensuring submission.

• Leads New Year Set-up and updates federal participation agreements as needed.
• Prepares and

submits the FISAP Report, IPEDS Report, and College Board Survey.

• Completes institutional reporting requirements, to include

balancing Pell and HOPE programs.

Direct Student Support (10%)

• Advises students/families concerning financial aid

procedures, regulations, and developments.

• Leads development, coordination, and dissemination of Financial Aid communications

for students, families, and partners.

• Supervises the coordination of financial aid and literacy seminars and

programs.

• Engages in outreach to the community for Financial Aid awareness, financial literacy, and recruitment.

ESM

Contributions (5%)

• Participates as a member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team in strategic and operational planning

to address Enrollment Management priorities and advance institutional goals.

• Serves as institutional liaison to the University

System of Georgia and other agencies as assigned.

• Represents the institution at regional and state professional meetings and

conferences.

• Represents the Financial Aid Office on campus committees, through ad hoc assignments, and at meetings and

events.

• Plans and implements policies and ensures compliance with system policies and state and federal laws.

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Three to five (3-5) years of progressive financial aid or related experience.
• Two (2) or more years in a supervisor or manager

role within Financial Aid or related area.

• This is a position of trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's

degree and five (5) years or more related financial aid experience.

• Previous Banner Student Information System

Experience.

• Previous experience at a University System of Georgia institution.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and state

student aid reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of need analysis principles.
• Knowledge of budget development and

management principles.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility

and authority.

• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and

problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written

communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education

and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These

values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and

upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2

and can be found on-line at h

ttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as

stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policym

anual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all

endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing

regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational

investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to

the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an

environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State

College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire,

train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual

orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX,

Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this

policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related

accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human

Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a

comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible

Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation

Leave

• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background

Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check

demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion,

confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit

check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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