EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Piqua, OH, United States
Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location : Piqua, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: P0724
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
Description
Edison State Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will, under minimal supervision, assist the Director in the implementation and administration of federal, state, institutional, and external aid awards. This front facing position has areas of responsibility which include monitoring and applying federal, state, and related regulations; utilizing software to ensure efficient processing of student aid while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and donor-based regulations; manage student financial aid office functions and supervise personnel; provide counseling and information sessions for students, parents, faculty, and staff. This individual will be part of a team, which provides support services for internal and external customers of Edison State Community College. The Assistant Director will assist in the day-to-day activities and back-up to any FA position's responsibilities and duties. Following a period of training, a hybrid schedule, up to 3 days of remote work, may be considered for this position.
To be considered, candidates should include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three professional references when completing their online application.
Edison State Community College is an EOE/AA Employer.
Examples of Duties
Functional Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Qualifications:
Superior knowledge and understanding of the State/Federal laws and agencies governing student financial aid, excellent people skills, the ability to meet deadlines; solid math and organizational skills; and a strong desire to promote financial aid to students. Must demonstrate professionalism and customer service in accordance with the College's Core Values; maintain positive working relationships, make decisions and solving problems. Assistant Director must maintain confidentiality, positive communication, accurate records, and organizational skills. Must also exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to change.
Required Experience:
Five or more years of experience in financial aid, student affairs, or a relevant professional environment. Prior experience with presenting and event planning preferred. Prior knowledge of PPA, ECAR, and FISAP preferred.
Required Educational Background:
Bachelor's Required/Master's preferred
Supplemental Information
Other:
Occasional evenings and seasonal travel within service region are required.
Supervises following staff:
Student Workers
The following benefits are available to full-time Professional/Technical employees. Employees working less than thirty hours a week are ineligible.
Health & Life Insurance
Edison State Community College provides excellent medical and dental plans with cost-shared premiums.
The college offers a reimbursement program to share a portion of the employee's out-of-pocket expenses.
Each employee receives an accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.
Retirement Benefits
Edison State Community College participates in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).
Based upon the Ohio Revised Code, 10% of an Edison State employee's gross salary is deposited into their individual OPERS account. The college contributes an additional 14% which is not figured into the employee's base salary.
An option for an alternate retirement plan is also available. Employee and employer contributions would be the same as above.
Benefits that are not cost-shared by the college (available for payroll deduction):
Vision
Supplementary Life Insurance
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuities
Vacation
Professional/Technical employees receive 3 weeks of vacation each year which begins accruing on the employee's first pay period. After five years of employment with Edison State the Professional/Technical employee will receive 3.5 weeks each year, after ten years this increases to 4 weeks, after fifteen years the employee will receive 4.5 weeks of vacation and this once again increases to 5 weeks after twenty years of employment with the college.
Sick Leave
Edison State employees receive 3 weeks of sick leave each year which begins accruing on the employees first pay period.
Holiday Pay
At the start of their employment employees are eligible to receive pay for the 11 holidays for which the campus is closed.
Tuition Waiver
Edison State employees receive 100% of their instructional fees waived for any Edison State courses they take.
Dependents (spouse or children) of full time Edison State employees receive the same 100% waiver for Edison State course instructional fees and dependents of part time employees receive a partial waiver.
Tuition Reimbursement
Edison State offers partial tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Health Club Contribution
Edison State will pay a portion of an employee's yearly premiums for a health club membership. Memberships to some local YMCA organizations can be payroll deducted.
The college also provides an on-site fitness center to employees, students and the community at no charge.
01
Please indicate the highest level of degree that you hold:
02
How many years of experience do you have in financial aid?
03
Please describe your knowledge and understanding of the federal financial aid process.
04
How many years of experience do you have with presenting and event planning?
05
Please describe your commitment to customer service:
Required Question
Location : Piqua, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: P0724
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
Description
Edison State Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will, under minimal supervision, assist the Director in the implementation and administration of federal, state, institutional, and external aid awards. This front facing position has areas of responsibility which include monitoring and applying federal, state, and related regulations; utilizing software to ensure efficient processing of student aid while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and donor-based regulations; manage student financial aid office functions and supervise personnel; provide counseling and information sessions for students, parents, faculty, and staff. This individual will be part of a team, which provides support services for internal and external customers of Edison State Community College. The Assistant Director will assist in the day-to-day activities and back-up to any FA position's responsibilities and duties. Following a period of training, a hybrid schedule, up to 3 days of remote work, may be considered for this position.
To be considered, candidates should include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three professional references when completing their online application.
Edison State Community College is an EOE/AA Employer.
Examples of Duties
Functional Responsibilities:
- Supports the Director in making high-level decisions related to complex policies and procedures, such as professional judgments, SAP Appeals, Special Circumstance Appeals.
- Advise students, parents, college staff, and others by appointment, phone, email, and walk-ins concerning application, eligibility, procedures, and other information on all aspects of student financial aid.
- Functions as the primary representative for the Office of Financial Aid for information sessions, presentations, FAFSA completion events, etc. both on and off-campus.
- Assist with the management of Veteran Affairs benefits.
- Manage internal and external relationships through outreach and front-facing functions such as special events, FAFSA workshops, and presentations.
- Assist with updates to PPA/ECAR and FISAP submission.
- Report to federal and state agencies as mandated by law.
- Assist in the development of annual documents needed to process aid as well as documents to be used for informative purposes.
- Respond to incoming communication, written, electronic, and verbal.
- Develop, review, and monitor forms, communication, web pages, etc.
- Establish and monitor policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of relevant college and student records systems such as registration, admissions, students accounts, and provide similar opportunities for staff.
- Develop an understanding of new software packages, their purposes, and practicality.
- Communicate software and hardware needs and request technical support as needed for compliance purposes.
- Participate regularly in professional development opportunities.
- Utilize all available software packages and online resources including but not limited to: COD, NSLDS, and FAA Access.
- Performs the role of Director of Financial Aid when the Director is out of the office or unavailable.
- Works in conjunction with college personnel to support student recruitment, retention and completion as it relates to financial aid and financial literacy.
- Participates in college events and serves on college committees as appropriate.
- Performs other job duties as assigned by the Director or Vice President of Finance and Institutional Effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Qualifications:
Superior knowledge and understanding of the State/Federal laws and agencies governing student financial aid, excellent people skills, the ability to meet deadlines; solid math and organizational skills; and a strong desire to promote financial aid to students. Must demonstrate professionalism and customer service in accordance with the College's Core Values; maintain positive working relationships, make decisions and solving problems. Assistant Director must maintain confidentiality, positive communication, accurate records, and organizational skills. Must also exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to change.
Required Experience:
Five or more years of experience in financial aid, student affairs, or a relevant professional environment. Prior experience with presenting and event planning preferred. Prior knowledge of PPA, ECAR, and FISAP preferred.
Required Educational Background:
Bachelor's Required/Master's preferred
Supplemental Information
Other:
Occasional evenings and seasonal travel within service region are required.
Supervises following staff:
Student Workers
The following benefits are available to full-time Professional/Technical employees. Employees working less than thirty hours a week are ineligible.
Health & Life Insurance
Edison State Community College provides excellent medical and dental plans with cost-shared premiums.
The college offers a reimbursement program to share a portion of the employee's out-of-pocket expenses.
Each employee receives an accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.
Retirement Benefits
Edison State Community College participates in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).
Based upon the Ohio Revised Code, 10% of an Edison State employee's gross salary is deposited into their individual OPERS account. The college contributes an additional 14% which is not figured into the employee's base salary.
An option for an alternate retirement plan is also available. Employee and employer contributions would be the same as above.
Benefits that are not cost-shared by the college (available for payroll deduction):
Vision
Supplementary Life Insurance
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuities
Vacation
Professional/Technical employees receive 3 weeks of vacation each year which begins accruing on the employee's first pay period. After five years of employment with Edison State the Professional/Technical employee will receive 3.5 weeks each year, after ten years this increases to 4 weeks, after fifteen years the employee will receive 4.5 weeks of vacation and this once again increases to 5 weeks after twenty years of employment with the college.
Sick Leave
Edison State employees receive 3 weeks of sick leave each year which begins accruing on the employees first pay period.
Holiday Pay
At the start of their employment employees are eligible to receive pay for the 11 holidays for which the campus is closed.
Tuition Waiver
Edison State employees receive 100% of their instructional fees waived for any Edison State courses they take.
Dependents (spouse or children) of full time Edison State employees receive the same 100% waiver for Edison State course instructional fees and dependents of part time employees receive a partial waiver.
Tuition Reimbursement
Edison State offers partial tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Health Club Contribution
Edison State will pay a portion of an employee's yearly premiums for a health club membership. Memberships to some local YMCA organizations can be payroll deducted.
The college also provides an on-site fitness center to employees, students and the community at no charge.
01
Please indicate the highest level of degree that you hold:
- No Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
02
How many years of experience do you have in financial aid?
- No experience
- Less than 5 years of experience
- 5 to less than 7 years of experience
- 7 or more years of experience
03
Please describe your knowledge and understanding of the federal financial aid process.
04
How many years of experience do you have with presenting and event planning?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to less than 5 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
05
Please describe your commitment to customer service:
Required Question