Director of Financial Aid

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Olivet, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with a historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid . The successful candidate will provide personalized financial aid services to students and their families.

The University of Olivet was founded in 1844 as an institution of higher education open to all regardless of race, gender, or ability to pay. The University’s faculty and staff continue its tradition of creating and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for students and maintaining its commitment to social justice.

The University is one of the most diverse private liberal arts institutions in the state of Michigan and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. The undergraduate student body is a mix of urban and rural students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, many of whom are first-generation university attendees. The University’s faculty and staff are committed to providing personalized, individualized attention for students who commit themselves to seeking academic and personal success.

Consistent with this history, members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, the Director of Financial Aid [Director] provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the financial aid team, ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive and a student service-oriented financial aid process. This position plays a pivotal role in The University’s enrollment and retention strategies, overseeing the full spectrum of a need-based financial aid program.

The Director will lead and train staff in financial aid counseling, conducting thorough needs analysis, determining eligibility, awarding aid, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. registration events, veteran events all with the goal of improving and maintaining retention initiatives.

They will analyze departmental operations and make evaluations to help ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.

This is a full-time position with occasional overtime required. This position is a “hands on” position and the individual is expected to process student information as necessary to ensure students are served in a timely manner.

Required:

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience in financial aid or other equivalent direct experience, as evaluated by the VP of Enrollment Management.

Preferred:
Master's degree with three (3) to five (5) years of financial aid experience.

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position with a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package; including generous paid holiday and leave time. Tuition programs available.

• Develop the vision, mission, guiding principles and strategic plan for Financial Aid that are in alignment with The University's strategic plan and mission.
• Work to ensure seamless delivery of services and support for students through cooperative, collaborative, and timely efforts with administrators and other University personnel.
• Recommend and assist with development of and/or revision to policies, and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations as they relate to specific programs and services for students.
• Manage staff assigned to various programs and areas within Financial Aid.
• Participate in…