Director of Financial Aid

InsideHigherEd
Palos Heights, Illinois
Full-time

Trinity Christian College seeks a full-time Director of Financial Aid. The Director of Financial Aid oversees financial aid staff and all processes relating to the administration of federal, state, and institutional financial aid.

Ensures institutional compliance with Title IV regulations and state regulations as they relate to the IL MAP Grant and other state programs.

Contributes leadership to college enrollment and retention efforts. Manages the financial aid budget.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following :

  • Determine eligibility for and oversee awarding, disbursement and reconciliation of all federal, state and institutional financial aid.
  • Develop data-driven institutional scholarship and grant policies to support enrollment, retention, and revenue goals.
  • Contribute to leadership group focusing on enrollment, retention, and marketing efforts
  • Report on the College’s discount rate for traditional undergraduate program
  • Plan department objectives, organize department responsibilities, provide leadership to financial aid staff, and measure outcomes and progress.
  • Ensure institutional compliance with Title IV regulations, and maintain the College’s Title IV Policies and Procedures manual.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and lead the College through required changes
  • Maintain the College’s Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
  • Complete and submit required reports and surveys, including FISAP, IPEDS, NAIA, Common Data Set, Petersons, US News & World Report, and others.
  • Prepare and serve as POC for annual A-133 audit, and any other financial aid audits.
  • Maintain the College’s Net Price Calculator and provide content for Financial Aid web pages
  • Ensure students receive excellent service from financial aid staff
  • Implement loan default prevention strategies and encourage responsible financial behavior in the student body.
  • Certify veteran educational benefits and apply awards to accounts
  • Seek outside (non-institutional) scholarship opportunities for students
  • Provide financial aid training to Admissions counselors (twice per year)
  • Regularly communicate important financial aid information to students
  • Present financial aid sessions at College visit days, college fairs, or high school financial aid nights.
  • Coordinate with Advancement Office in establishment and awarding of donor-funded scholarships
  • Lead and maintain Scholarship Universe
  • Assist in establishing and monitoring institutional discount rate

Other qualification include :

  • Extensive knowledge of Title IV regulations
  • Sharp analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Collaborative approach and high emotional intelligence
  • Conscientious and organized
  • High proficiency with technology and computer systems
  • Strong commitment to the mission of Trinity Christian College

A bachelor’s degree with 5 years financial aid experience is required.

Trinity Christian College seeks candidates that have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, and a sincere allegiance to the mission of the college.

Trinity Christian College embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

For full consideration, interested applications should be prepared to upload the following :

  • A brief cover letter
  • A professional resume
  • A written statement that describes his / her Christian faith commitment and how it is expressed through involvement with the body of Christ and participation in a local church
  • 30+ days ago
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