POSITION TITLE: Director, Scholarships and Student Financial Assistance

DEPARTMENT: Scholarships and Student Financial Assistance SITE: CL

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P - GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plans, organizes, manages and directs the operations of Scholarships and Student Financial Assistance and serves as primary certifying official of the college.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers all scholarship, financial aid and veterans educational programs for the college.
• Oversees the Scholarship and Student Financial Assistance offices and establishes procedures for their operation.
• Recommends the hiring of employees and trains, directs and evaluates work of staff assigned at all sites. Handles grievances within the unit.
• Prepares and administers the department budget.
• Interprets and implements Federal and State laws regarding student assistance and veterans educational benefits.
• Responsible for the administration of all college internal and external scholarships for students.
• Works with donors and potential scholarship donors to establish student scholarships.
• Meets with students and others regarding financial aid, veterans benefits and scholarships.
• Designs and implements new procedures to assist students and serve the community.
• Conducts and coordinates financial assistance workshops throughout the community.
• Prepares reports and statistical studies relating to the operations and services of the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in the business field. Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience in college financial aid work, including training in counseling and related areas.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in student financial assistance. Knowledge of College, Federal and State regulations relating to student financial assistance. Knowledge of computerized financial aid practices and procedures. Knowledge of the college's financial aid accounting system and procedures. Ability to prepare complex statistical reports. Ability to implement and maintain operating systems and procedures. Ability to maintain good working relationships with students, staff and the community. Computer and calculator skills. Supervisory skills. Verbal and written communications skills. Mathematics skills.

Revised: 09/2006