The Financial Aid Director (FAD) is a full-time, staff position reporting directly to the President. The FAD is responsible for the management and administration of student Financial Aid and its functions, including needs analysis, verification, loan processing and satisfactory academic progress monitoring, preparation of federal and state reports, maintenance of Federal fund budgetary controls and regulatory compliance, and the delivery of funds and services to students. The director maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing student aid programs. The position performs duties in support of the College's mission, vision and strategic plan. This is a non-exempt, benefit-eligible position.
- Manages all financial aid processes for awarding student loans, grants, and scholarship packages; administers financial aid, scholarships and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention.
- Develops student costs of attendance (individual student budgets) including tuition, books, fees, room and board etc.
- Performs need analysis and develops individual student aid packages including monitoring college work-study expenditures and students' satisfactory academic progress.
- Reconciles student receivable accounts with the bursar/business office and federal and state disbursement records.
- Interprets and applies federal laws and regulations; college policies and regulations; and state regulations relating to the delivery of student financial assistance.
- Develops institutional financial aid policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations to support college goals and objectives.
- Maintains college's financial aid data to assure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state and local reports and calculates refunds/repayments for students who withdraw from school.
- Develops and directs financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the college.
- Counsels prospective and current students regarding financial aid.
- Perform job related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance or a related field, master's degree is preferred.
- Three years minimum experience in related field with a broad knowledge of federal/state financial aid programs and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of higher education processes and needs analysis.
- Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles related to student revenues, financial aid, federal and state grants, and loans.
- Understanding of current best practices and standards of financial aid and student billing.
- Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office products, specifically MS Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of aid related systems such as FSA Partner Connect, EdConnect, EDExpress, PowerFAIDS, PHEAA, COD, ELMOne, SONIS, and Slate.
- Experience working with VA benefits.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected] . Please reference position title in the subject line. In your cover letter, please speak to your interest in and ability to support the mission of Bryn Athyn College. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
