Broward College · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Financial Aid (Operations)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$78K/yr - $90K/yr
8+ years expBroward College is seeking a Senior Director for Financial Aid Operations to provide leadership and support for the college-wide Financial Aid Department. This role involves overseeing the administration and management of various financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading daily operations to enhance service delivery.
E-LearningEducationHigher EducationTutoring
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and oversight of the daily operations and coordination of financial aid services. Ensures the equitable and timely delivery of financial aid by providing overall leadership and establishing the guidelines for the completion of all processes
Provides leadership and support to staff and leadership team regarding the processing of financial aid. Analyzes and evaluates financial aid eligibility for students and monitors internal and external software to ensure compliance and accurate processing
Oversees staff in the training and application of new financial aid processes and procedures ensuring the accuracy and consistency of information provided to students, staff and the community
Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination, and discipline
Assists in the testing of interfacing financial aid systems with other internal systems, such as College Integrated Data Base (CID), student records, COD, and credit and collections
Provides recommendations regarding staff training needs in relation to both the computerized college systems as well as the interpretation of federal, state, and intuitional financial aid regulations. Assists in streamlining and updating the financial aid processes to more effectively package, award and distribute aid according to institutional, state, and federal guidelines
Performs job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required
Eight years in financial aid processing, preferably in a community college setting and three years in a supervisory or lead (leading projects, processes and staff) capacity
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
In-depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies
General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
Proven expertise in planning and executing operational plans, managing projects and/or programs, budgeting and cost control
Strong managerial and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower direct and indirect reports to achieve area priorities
Ability to diagnose, plan and manage resource requirements for own area, including staffing, budgets, equipment, etc
Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc
Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
Ability to mentor staff, an advanced knowledge of financial aid federal and state regulations coupled with strong analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Advanced knowledge of Public college and higher education standards is necessary
Benefits
Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
Wellness Program
Vacation/Paid Time Off
Winter and Spring Break Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members
Company
Broward College
Broward College is a state college located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.95MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
Hector Ramos
Chief Financial Officer, Direct Service Organizations (Foundation and BCEduventures)
Angela Rodriguez-Soto
Partnership Impact Manager
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