Ilisagvik College · 10 hours ago
Director/Manager of Financial Aid Services (DOE)
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$86K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expIlisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat and is committed to educating the community through an Iñupiaq worldview. The Director/Manager of Financial Aid Services is responsible for maintaining an effective financial aid program and developing outreach initiatives targeted at internal and external stakeholders, particularly focusing on North Slope and Indigenous communities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and evaluate Financial Aid staff
Delegation of tasks to staff while maintaining oversight to ensure compliance and quality control
Development and maintenance of an effective outreach program, independently and in collaboration and coordination with Student Services, Recruitment, and Marketing departments
Organization and delivery of financial aid seminars for enrollment management staff and academic advisors
Organization and delivery of workshops, special trainings, informational events, and related activities for prospective students, high school stakeholders, and Iḷisaġvik College students
Creation and/or delivery of radio broadcasts, social media postings, meetings/informational events, and informational materials for the general public
Development, review, and revision of financial aid policies and procedures. Provide guidance and advice to stakeholders on related matters
Compliance with regulations, procedures, and eligibility requirements of all current federal, state and local funding agencies and programs. Implement activities to ensure compliance
Communication with students, prospective students, parents, contractors, and the general public concerning financial aid, including the application process; eligibility criteria for federal, state, local and institutional student aid; disbursement of aid; and responsibilities for continued receipt of financial aid at IỊisaġvik College
Determination of student eligibility for federal Title IV programs according to the federally approved methodology. Verify information on application and based on federal and institutional regulations, calculate award amount and authorize disbursement. Revise calculations and make adjustments to eligibility based on professional judgement while maintaining legal compliance
Maintenance of fund control records for all programs. Submit monthly funding status reports to Supervisor
Preparation of all files, reports, and records for annual audits conducted for federal/state/local programs
Communication with BIA, ACPE contractors, and other federal, state, local, and institutional funding agencies concerning student eligibility for financial aid
Management of Iḷisaġvik College Financial Aid committees
Attendance and participation in federal, state, local and professional financial aid information and training conferences
Assurance of on-going communication with local, state, and federal funding agencies regarding new and/or revised regulations and rules
Complies with College policies, procedures, and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Student Services, Business or other related field, plus directly related experience working with students in a post-secondary institution
One year demonstrated financial aid work experience or nationally recognized financial aid credentials (NASFAA)
Familiarity with financial aid computer programs [e.g. EMPOWER, EDExpress, and EDConnect]
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and to meet tight deadlines
Ability to travel occasionally
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions
Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College
Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community
Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College's mission
Preferred
Master's degree in higher education administration, student development, organizational leadership or related field
Three years demonstrated financial aid work experience
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave
Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.
Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.
Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.
Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.
Company
Ilisagvik College
Ilisagvik College is a school in Barrow.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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