Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Nevada

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Job Description

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President (AVP), the Director is responsible for supervising major programs, including but not limited to the Return of Title IV, Verification, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Direct Loan Program, Scholarships Program, Client Services and federal and state grant and employment programs in the Financial Aid Office. The position presides over the office's day-to-day and overall operations by overseeing the management of units within the office. The Director works with the AVP in planning, developing, compliance and administering the overall financial aid operations.

The Director supervises and motivates a team of Assistant Directors and carries out the vision and mission of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) while externally facilitating exemplary service to CSN student and families. The Director is responsible for maintaining compliance by analyzing data and preparing financial reports as necessary and regularly auditing financial aid procedures, practices, documents, and operations to best administer financial aid and assist in funds management. The position will represent the CSN and the Office of Financial Aid at the state, regional and national levels.

The Director will monitor federal and state regulatory changes and provides suggestions to the AVP for improving regulatory compliance, assist the AVP in the preparation of funding requests, and all federal, state, institutional, and outside agency reports and assist the AVP in preparing written publication materials used for recruitment, website, and other sources as requested. The position will serve on departmental, division, college wide, NSHE committees and perform other duties as assigned.

In the absence of the AVP, the Director will provide leadership and direction for the Financial Aid Office, represent the AVP and serve as a primary resource to internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Knowledge in PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise level software administering financial aid.
• Analytical techniques and deductive reasoning to review complex datasets for federal, state, and institutional reporting requirements.
• Ability to supervise and direct financial aid staff in a professional manner.
• An understanding in planning, developing, compliance and administering the overall financial aid operations.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work successfully with a diverse and varied group of employees and/or student population.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in student personnel, counseling, business, or related field from a regionally accredited College/University; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4-5 years of progressively increased financial aid administrative experience, to include 2-3 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in student personnel, counseling, business, or related field from a regionally accredited College/University.
• Experience working in a community college setting.
• Knowledge in PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise level software administering financial aid.

Minimum Starting Salary Range information:

Administrative Faculty D

The minimum starting salary is $83,340. The successful candidate may be placed above the minimum of the range based on education and experience.

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification Team.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

Posting Close Date
10/30/2022

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

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