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Tracking Code: 408280937-8905_40124
Work Type: Full-time
Categories: Professional/Technical
Salary: $62,000 - $67,000 annual gross
This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Operations and Processing provides administrative and professional expertise to the Office of Financial Aid and reports to the Associate Director of Financial Aid. This position supports the delivery and accountability for federal, state, institutional and private financial aid funds. The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the processing of all Federal, State and Institutional student aid programs.
Reports To: Associate Director of Financial Aid
Minimum Qualifications
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.
Preferred Qualifications
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Essential Functions
Supervise and evaluate the Processing staff in the financial aid unit. Create and maintain a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation. Defines goals and/or required results at the beginning of the performance period; supervises staff toward goal expectation and attainment. Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides cross-training and development opportunities as appropriate.
Oversee and supervise areas of processing including federal, state, and institutional (Loans, Work Study, Satisfactory Academic Progress, Scholarship Awarding, Return to Title IV etc.), ensuring all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, aid in resolving all processing issues, and providing guidance and assistance when needed specifically in the form of regulation interpretation.
Assist Director and Associate Director in establishing and documenting policies and procedures governing operations and the award and distribution of financial aid resources with emphasis on federal and state compliance. Create training materials and provide training on policies and procedures as needed.
Perform both batch awarding and manual awarding for specific funds based on established procedures.
At the request of the Director or Associate Director, performs self-assessment reviews using U.S.E.D. self-assessment testing guides. Conducts internal testing of student records when concerns of or a complete lack of compliance with program rules arises. Completion of other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid. Analyze, implement and review organizational structure and process for completing tasks; determine need for changes in procedures and recommend appropriately. Actively participate in CCCS, State of Colorado, regional and national forums for areas within or related to Financial Aid.
General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:
This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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