Coppin State University
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Job Posting:JR100275 Associate Director of Financial Aid (Open)Department:Financial Aid , PMPosition Type:RegularOpen Date:09-04-2024Close Date:09-18-2024
Job Description:The Associate Director of Financial Aid supports the Director of Financial Aid in regulatory and compliance issues for Financial Aid. The position has oversight for all aspects of financial aid delivery related to federal, state, and institutional student aid programs. This includes, but is not limited to the Federal Pell Grant, Direct Loans, Work-Study, the Student Academic Progress (SAP) program, and institutional aid program. This position is responsible for reporting and reconciliation of federal funds, the administration of non-federal funds, and other duties as assigned. The Associate Director is responsible for maintaining an in-depth knowledge of compliance regulations of the awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal aid processing. They must be familiar with university and office policies as they relate to the overall recruitment and retention efforts of Coppin State University.
Responsibilities:
Oversees all aspects of the institution’s financial aid delivery related to the federal student aid programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, Direct Loan, and Campus-Based programs.
Responsible for the administration of all non-federal funds, including but not limited to the Maryland Education Committee Program, Institutional Financial Aid, and Scholarship programs.
Responsible for all reporting and reconciliation efforts for federal funds, supported by the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs and the Division of Administration and Finance staff.
Analyzes and makes recommendations on using funds to meet the University's mission and goals.
Performs quality assurance checks and internal program reviews to determine strategies that ensure non-federal funds are awarded to students in accordance with applicable state statutes and institutional policies.
Works with the Director of Financial Aid to recommend and implement any technical changes to administrating non-federal programs within the college’s student information system.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the federal student aid programs to establish foundational eligibility.
Serves as the institution’s Return to Title IV Administrator, supported by the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and the Division of Administration and Finance.
Assists in the development and implementation of a financial literacy and communication program to reduce the institution’s Cohort Default Rate with an understanding that high rates can put the institution at risk of losing federal funding.
Manages preliminary Cohort Default Rate communications from the Department of Education and works with the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs staff to challenge results, as needed.
Makes monthly Federal Work Study payment determinations in coordination with Division of Administration and Finance.
Maintains subject matter expertise in federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
Maintains a thorough understanding of guidance governing federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs.
Performs other duties and tasks to support the overall success of the division.
PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of:
Attendance and participation at convocation, commencement, and honors ceremonies;
Service on assigned committees and task forces;
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings at the college and Central Office, and Campus levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in accounting, business, student affairs, public administration, or a related field, together with two to five years of experience in financial aid in a higher education setting, with up to two years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must possess a proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.). Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
Candidate must have intermediate knowledge and experience with People Soft (Campus Solutions)
Experience with a highly automated financial aid management system and a thorough knowledge of state and federal financial aid rules and regulations required.
Familiarity with funding sources, their policies, and regulations.
The ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Interacting favorably with staff, agency personnel, and related vendors.
Effective interpersonal, written, oral, and presentation skills.
Conditions of Employment:
The incumbent typically performs work in offices, conference rooms, and in locations where groups of students, faculty, and staff gather. The work does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to conferences and central meetings.
Additional Job Information:Associate Director
Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.
If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Job Description:The Associate Director of Financial Aid supports the Director of Financial Aid in regulatory and compliance issues for Financial Aid. The position has oversight for all aspects of financial aid delivery related to federal, state, and institutional student aid programs. This includes, but is not limited to the Federal Pell Grant, Direct Loans, Work-Study, the Student Academic Progress (SAP) program, and institutional aid program. This position is responsible for reporting and reconciliation of federal funds, the administration of non-federal funds, and other duties as assigned. The Associate Director is responsible for maintaining an in-depth knowledge of compliance regulations of the awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal aid processing. They must be familiar with university and office policies as they relate to the overall recruitment and retention efforts of Coppin State University.
Responsibilities:
Oversees all aspects of the institution’s financial aid delivery related to the federal student aid programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, Direct Loan, and Campus-Based programs.
Responsible for the administration of all non-federal funds, including but not limited to the Maryland Education Committee Program, Institutional Financial Aid, and Scholarship programs.
Responsible for all reporting and reconciliation efforts for federal funds, supported by the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs and the Division of Administration and Finance staff.
Analyzes and makes recommendations on using funds to meet the University's mission and goals.
Performs quality assurance checks and internal program reviews to determine strategies that ensure non-federal funds are awarded to students in accordance with applicable state statutes and institutional policies.
Works with the Director of Financial Aid to recommend and implement any technical changes to administrating non-federal programs within the college’s student information system.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the federal student aid programs to establish foundational eligibility.
Serves as the institution’s Return to Title IV Administrator, supported by the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and the Division of Administration and Finance.
Assists in the development and implementation of a financial literacy and communication program to reduce the institution’s Cohort Default Rate with an understanding that high rates can put the institution at risk of losing federal funding.
Manages preliminary Cohort Default Rate communications from the Department of Education and works with the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs staff to challenge results, as needed.
Makes monthly Federal Work Study payment determinations in coordination with Division of Administration and Finance.
Maintains subject matter expertise in federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
Maintains a thorough understanding of guidance governing federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs.
Performs other duties and tasks to support the overall success of the division.
PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of:
Attendance and participation at convocation, commencement, and honors ceremonies;
Service on assigned committees and task forces;
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings at the college and Central Office, and Campus levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in accounting, business, student affairs, public administration, or a related field, together with two to five years of experience in financial aid in a higher education setting, with up to two years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must possess a proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.). Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
Candidate must have intermediate knowledge and experience with People Soft (Campus Solutions)
Experience with a highly automated financial aid management system and a thorough knowledge of state and federal financial aid rules and regulations required.
Familiarity with funding sources, their policies, and regulations.
The ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Interacting favorably with staff, agency personnel, and related vendors.
Effective interpersonal, written, oral, and presentation skills.
Conditions of Employment:
The incumbent typically performs work in offices, conference rooms, and in locations where groups of students, faculty, and staff gather. The work does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to conferences and central meetings.
Additional Job Information:Associate Director
Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.
If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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