Director, Financial Aid

Position Summary:

The Director of Financial Aid has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the administration of all Financial Aid and veterans’ program, and oversees Financial Aid programs for Inmate Education. The Director of Financial Aid also coordinates the activities of the financial aid department. This is an exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Student Services Department. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two to four years of experience on jobs leading to this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related discipline 

Essential Job Junctions:

• Prepare and submit all necessary federal, state, city and institutional reporting for financial aid and veterans’ administration required meeting all deadlines
• Satisfy all requirements for all Federal and State Reporting for grants and loans
• Develop and monitor all institutional packaging and financial aid policies
• Monitor that the institution is in compliance with all aid delivery and student consumer information for federal, state and internal financial aid regulators (including internal audits within department)
• Research, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations including guidelines to Title IV programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Establish strategies for the effective and efficient delivery of financial aid awards to students that maximize retention and recruitment goals
• Administers and monitors the Veterans Administration student financial assistance programs
• Coordinate outreach efforts to external constituencies; Oversee departmental operations and training; perform need analysis as needed
• Counsel student and parents; Conduct Financial Aid workshops and presentations for students, parents and constituent
• In coordination with the Financial Appeals Team perform professional judgment and consider appeals
• Oversee Financial Aid programs for Inmate Education, including site visits for to local state and federal prisons
• Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate departmental staff; Coordinate departmental staff development
• Maintain and actively participate in National and State of Texas Financial Aid Associations, Department of Education, and attends trainings
• Other related duties, as assigned