COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Director of Financial Aid
COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, The Dalles, Oregon, United States, 97058
Compensation:
$63,980 to $76,397 plus excellent benefits, including generous employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system. We offer an opportunity for… A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as CGCC’s Director of Financial Aid. The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to: facilitate equitable student learning and success, deliver excellent service, and accomplish the work of the Student Services division. The Student Services division includes Enrollment Services, Advising, Outreach, Housing, Student Life and Athletics. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Student Services and serves as the liaison to the Business Office, CGCC Foundation on grants with direct financial support to students. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Director of Financial Aid will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment. What you will do… The Director of Financial Aid plays a central strategic role in dismantling systems and barriers for our students to achieve equitable student access and success. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced problem solver who promotes equity-minded systems reorganization and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements. Financial Aid Operations Provides leadership and direction in administering federal and state financial aid programs. Serves as primary liaison to the US Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and manages federal financial aid reporting (e.g., FISAP, E-App updates, IPEDS) Hires, supervises, and promotes training and professional development of financial aid staff. Manages, maintains, updates, and troubleshoots financial aid systems processes, including data exchanges with the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., COD, NSLDS) and OSAC, as well as the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans. Reviews FAFSA and ORSAA data to determine applicants’ eligibility for financial aid; sends requests for additional information as needed Manages the Federal Work-Study program, including posting job announcements and acting as liaison to on-campus and off-campus employers. Manages financial aid and scholarship awarding and revision processes. Compliance Ensuring that the College maintains compliance with all applicable federal law, state law, and any other applicable rules and regulations related to the administration of Financial Aid funds. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all operational functions within financial aid and for the strategic use of institutional aid in achieving enrollment objectives in accordance with the College's strategic plan and overall mission. Maintains net price calculator. Performs return of federal funds (R2T4) calculations. Performs monthly external reconciliation of Federal Pell Grants, Campus-Based funds, and Federal Direct Loans. Assists with yearly closeout of federal and state financial aid programs. Reports on Oregon Opportunity Grant and Oregon Promise Grant expenditures (OSAC). Unit & College Leadership Supports the creation of and updates to annual financial aid publications (e.g., college catalog, marketing materials). Serves as a leader or advises campus-wide committees (e.g., Leadership Council, Equity Action Committee, Foundation, etc.) Use culturally responsive practices to benefit students, employees, and communities with historically marginalized identities. Dismantle systems and barriers in order to achieve equitable student success. Minimum Requirements… Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited four-year College or university. Five or more years of direct financial aid experience, including management. Must successfully pass verification through the Federal System for Award Management (SAM). Commitment to a student-centered learning environment and student success. Experience managing a third-party processor, such as Global Financial. Position information Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please contact us to discuss your application. Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins on January 31, 2025. Please include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.
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$63,980 to $76,397 plus excellent benefits, including generous employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision premiums and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system. We offer an opportunity for… A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as CGCC’s Director of Financial Aid. The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to: facilitate equitable student learning and success, deliver excellent service, and accomplish the work of the Student Services division. The Student Services division includes Enrollment Services, Advising, Outreach, Housing, Student Life and Athletics. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Student Services and serves as the liaison to the Business Office, CGCC Foundation on grants with direct financial support to students. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Director of Financial Aid will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment. What you will do… The Director of Financial Aid plays a central strategic role in dismantling systems and barriers for our students to achieve equitable student access and success. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced problem solver who promotes equity-minded systems reorganization and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements. Financial Aid Operations Provides leadership and direction in administering federal and state financial aid programs. Serves as primary liaison to the US Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and manages federal financial aid reporting (e.g., FISAP, E-App updates, IPEDS) Hires, supervises, and promotes training and professional development of financial aid staff. Manages, maintains, updates, and troubleshoots financial aid systems processes, including data exchanges with the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., COD, NSLDS) and OSAC, as well as the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans. Reviews FAFSA and ORSAA data to determine applicants’ eligibility for financial aid; sends requests for additional information as needed Manages the Federal Work-Study program, including posting job announcements and acting as liaison to on-campus and off-campus employers. Manages financial aid and scholarship awarding and revision processes. Compliance Ensuring that the College maintains compliance with all applicable federal law, state law, and any other applicable rules and regulations related to the administration of Financial Aid funds. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all operational functions within financial aid and for the strategic use of institutional aid in achieving enrollment objectives in accordance with the College's strategic plan and overall mission. Maintains net price calculator. Performs return of federal funds (R2T4) calculations. Performs monthly external reconciliation of Federal Pell Grants, Campus-Based funds, and Federal Direct Loans. Assists with yearly closeout of federal and state financial aid programs. Reports on Oregon Opportunity Grant and Oregon Promise Grant expenditures (OSAC). Unit & College Leadership Supports the creation of and updates to annual financial aid publications (e.g., college catalog, marketing materials). Serves as a leader or advises campus-wide committees (e.g., Leadership Council, Equity Action Committee, Foundation, etc.) Use culturally responsive practices to benefit students, employees, and communities with historically marginalized identities. Dismantle systems and barriers in order to achieve equitable student success. Minimum Requirements… Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited four-year College or university. Five or more years of direct financial aid experience, including management. Must successfully pass verification through the Federal System for Award Management (SAM). Commitment to a student-centered learning environment and student success. Experience managing a third-party processor, such as Global Financial. Position information Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please contact us to discuss your application. Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins on January 31, 2025. Please include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.
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