Assistant Director of Student Financial Services/VA Coordinator
To assist the Director of Student Financial Services in providing a comprehensive program to assist students in obtaining funds and information from federal/state/private/institutional assistance programs.
Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Scheduled - C3 02 ($52,418-$85,635) based on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide counseling and assist students in applying for federal, state, private, and institutional financial assistance programs.
- Assist in the maintenance of accurate and confidential financial records on students in compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
- Assist in the maintenance of accurate and timely reporting procedures to federal and state agencies for the following programs: Pell Grant, FSEOG, FWSP, ANGEAP (National Guard), Veterans, State Grant, and scholarships.
- Assist in the administration of the Institutional Support Scholarships program in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in the selection of students and award funds from the FWS, FSEOG and SSIG programs.
- Assist in supervising the preparation of student payrolls monthly or each term for all financial aid programs.
- Keep informed of all regulations governing Student Financial Aid.
- Conduct or supervise electronic processing of financial aid records.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets for Federal Work-Study, FSEOG, and Pell Grant programs.
- Assist in the oversight of the FWS student employment program.
- Identify potential funding available through federal, state and local sources.
- Serve as Scholarship/Financial Aid Committee Chairman for the selection of scholarship recipients each term.
- Participate in pertinent local, state, regional and national organizations.
- Represent the college at community functions.
- Serve as member of committees as assigned.
- Support and implements the mission of the college.
- Manage (plan, budget, staff, evaluate) an office with a variety of functions
- Conduct research related to the financial aid field and generate activity reports
- Knowledge of regulations affecting financial aid programs in which the college participates
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state financial aid laws, rules, and regulations
- Other duties as assigned
The Assistant Director of Student Financial Services/VA Coordinator will be expected to work a flexible schedule, which
may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of the required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial aid, student services, or similar in higher education
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM and systems associated with the work
- Broad experience across several disciplines: financial aid, student services, registrars, admissions, academics is preferred
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work effectively with a wide spectrum of student and public population in stressful situations
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to work with highly confidential information
- Demonstrated experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously and preparing accurate reports
- Ability to manage conflict within the team objectively and by demonstrated ability to influence others
- Broad experience across several disciplines: financial aid, student services, registrars, admissions, academics
- Strong planning, analytical, time management and organizational skills;
- Ability to represent the College professionally, use sound judgment, and make good decisions
- Ability to work under pressure of schedules, deadlines, and requirements for accuracy;
- Exercise a high degree of confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, and effectively manage stress
- Valid driver license, ability to traverse campuses, travel as needed and work a flexible schedule
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.
A complete application packet consists of:
- A cover letter
- An Online application
- A current resume
- A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred. (If applicable)
If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding,