Associate Director of Financial Aid - Program, Administration, and Technology

Associate Director of Financial Aid - Program, Administration, and Technology

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Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid - Program, Administration, and Technology FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5 Grade 17 Compensation Range $78,659 Summary

The Associate Director of Financial Aid is responsible for supporting the administration, reconciliation, and reporting of federal, state, and institutional student financial aid programs. This includes leading the financial aid systems team, managing R4T4 (Return of Title IV) processing, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The position also supervises the Assistant Director of Program Administration and Technology and works closely with the Student Finance Office to oversee the financial aid disbursement process.

Additionally, the Associate Director prepares internal and external reports, such as the annual IPEDS/FAIS reports, and compiles data for the FISAP. In collaboration with the Director, the Associate Director serves as the primary point of contact for annual audits. The role also involves advising financial aid staff, applicants, and recipients on the application process, program eligibility, and related matters, ensuring a smooth and efficient financial aid experience for all involved.

Essential Role Responsibilities

* In collaboration with the financial aid leadership, develops and maintains policies and procedures for compliant administration of the federal, state, and institutional programs.

* Serves as the School Destination Point Administrator.

* Supervises the Assistant Director of Program Administration, and is accountable for the effective, efficient, and compliant administration of federal programs.

* Provides support for the annual A-133 auditors and the annual Maryland State audit..

* Assist the director with strategic planning and budgeting processes.

* Collaborates with the director to conduct Ellucian Colleague FA Module set-up each academic year.

* Provides oversight for testing new patches and updates to the student information system software for the financial aid module.

* Oversee all aspects of Financial Aid Service operations and leadership in the director's absences.

* Collaborates as appropriate with the other associate director(s) with ongoing in-house staff training program and new employee training and assists the director with the development of broader professional training.

* Assists the director with providing training and/or updates to other college units regarding changes to federal and state laws, regulations, and programs as appropriate.

* Represents the director at various meetings at the college and in the community.

* Assist the director with reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new federal and state laws and regulations.

* Assist the director with data request and reporting needs.

* Reconciles federal (Pell, SEOG, and FWS) aid programs.

* Prepares internal and external reports, including the annual IPEDs/FAIS reports and the annual FISAP.

* Oversees the review of all over-awards. Ensure effective procedures are in place to prevent over-awards and establish safety nets are in place to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.

* Approves all aid for disbursement via the Ellucian Colleague FATR Process.

* Coordinates with Student Accounts for compliant disbursement of all aid funds and is accountable for reconciliation of the Pell Grant and Loan programs, compliant administration of R2T4 calculations, and assist with the reconciliation of the state aid programs.

* Oversees the management of entrance and exit loan counseling in accordance with federal regulations and keeps abreast of the latest methods of delivery.

* Oversees management of the financial literacy program and the vendor partner to ensure that the college is supporting borrowers in repayment effectively and minimizing defaults.

* Oversees compliant administration of federal and institutional loan and grant programs.

* Serves on various campus committees to ensure the college complies with federal regulations and that the needs of financial aid recipients, as well as the impact of college programs, policies, and procedures on this population, are considered.

* Works with other Enrollment Services units, the Finance Office and other college units, as appropriate, to resolve student issues.

* Maintains memberships and participates actively in…