Assistant Director of Financial Aid Operations - Louisiana Community and Technical College System : Job Details

Assistant Director of Financial Aid Operations Job no: 494324 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Lake Charles, LA Categories: Financial Aid College: SOWELADepartment: Enrollment Management & Student AffairsType of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/StaffSalary: {sSalary}Duties and Responsibilities: •Research issues with the Department of Education in accordance with regulations and then implement technology strategies so that the college can act in compliance. •Supervises the Financial Aid Counselor and oversees all the training for this position. •Coordinate the Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits program at the college. •Assist with the institutional and SOWELA Foundation scholarship programs. •Develop financial statements and reports as needed. •Reconcile the federal Pell Grant program. •Monitor student awards for overaward situations and resolve as needed. •Develop and conduct financial aid training and information sessions. •Coordinate high school visits as needed for FAFSA Workshops. •Perform Return of Title IV Calculations, Pell grant recalculations, and post withdrawal disbursements in accordance with federal regulations. •Troubleshoot and resolve escalated student issues as they arise. •Continually identify new and innovative means by which the College can streamline financial aid related functions. •Initiates personnel actions such as hiring, coaching, developing, evaluating, and disciplining. Prepares work schedules; assigns or delegates responsibilities. Monitors payroll and timesheets. Sets deadlines to ensure completion of the Financial Aid functions. •Responsible for planning, controlling, communicating, and implementing procedures and processes for the overall efficient operations of the department or division. •Other duties as deemed necessary. Required Education: •Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution. Required Experience: •Two years' experience in financial aid or another related department in a higher education setting. Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Advertised: 23 Jan 2024 Central Standard Time Applications close: