Director of Finance Job at Nebraska State College System
Nebraska State College System Chadron, NE
$49,000 - $53,761 a year
Nature of Work
Oversee the administration of the various Federal and State Financial Aid programs and processes. Understand and apply Federal and State Regulations and Institutional policies to daily operations. Maintain appropriate communication with the various populations the Financial Aid Office serves as it relates to the programs being administered by the Financial Aid Counselors.
Examples of Work Performed
Essential Duties:
1. Oversees the administration of the Federal and State Student Aid programs in accordance to federal and state regulations. Assign financial aid awards in accordance to eligibility requirements and deliver appropriate financial aid award notifications to students. Monitor continued eligibility for the various programs in accordance to the federal and state regulations, including Satisfactory Academic Progress and Return to Title IV
2. Oversees the federal and state payment processes, which include transmitting and receiving electronic files to and from COD, down/uploading electronic files to and from the student information system, and reconciling disbursement records with COD, including troubleshooting related issue as they surface
3. Oversees the Work Study program for both the on and off campus functions, including administering the America Reads, Community Service programs and the Off Campus contracts and appropriate communications
4. Oversees the administration of the verification process, which includes verifying FAFSA accuracy on all applications selected, making the appropriate corrections and submitting to the Central Processing System and providing appropriate communications
5. Manage all fund balances for the federal and state programs and oversee the limited resource funds are fully expended for each award year
6. Conducts Direct Loan reconciliation
7. Oversees the administration of outside scholarships and manage student aid over awards
8. Oversees the Communications calendar for the department/team
9. Oversees all set up and testing for Financial Aid component
Secondary Duties:
1. Process staff waiver forms
2. Complete external forms requesting financial aid package information, including but not limited to BIA, Vocational Rehabilitation, Low Income Housing forms, etc.
3. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Student Services
1. Oversees the administration of the Federal and State Student Aid programs in accordance to federal and state regulations. Assign financial aid awards in accordance to eligibility requirements and deliver appropriate financial aid award notifications to students. Monitor continued eligibility for the various programs in accordance to the federal and state regulations, including Satisfactory Academic Progress and Return to Title IV
2. Oversees the federal and state payment processes, which include transmitting and receiving electronic files to and from COD, down/uploading electronic files to and from the student information system, and reconciling disbursement records with COD, including troubleshooting related issue as they surface
3. Oversees the Work Study program for both the on and off campus functions, including administering the America Reads, Community Service programs and the Off Campus contracts and appropriate communications
4. Oversees the administration of the verification process, which includes verifying FAFSA accuracy on all applications selected, making the appropriate corrections and submitting to the Central Processing System and providing appropriate communications
5. Manage all fund balances for the federal and state programs and oversee the limited resource funds are fully expended for each award year
6. Conducts Direct Loan reconciliation
7. Oversees the administration of outside scholarships and manage student aid over awards
8. Oversees the Communications calendar for the department/team
9. Oversees all set up and testing for Financial Aid component
Secondary Duties:
1. Process staff waiver forms
2. Complete external forms requesting financial aid package information, including but not limited to BIA, Vocational Rehabilitation, Low Income Housing forms, etc.
3. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Student Services
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in business education, administration, computer training and/or related areas
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Must maintain confidentiality of information concerning student records
Experience in business education, administration, computer training and/or related areas
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Must maintain confidentiality of information concerning student records
Preferred Qualifications
Three Years Financial Aid Experience
Bilingual / Spanish speaking
Bilingual / Spanish speaking
Experience with People Soft
Proven experience working with and succeeding diverse populations
Advanced experience in Excel
Physical Demands
The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to use a computer, calculator, telephone, keyboard, and/or various types of office equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats and satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.
License and Certification Requirements
None
Other Requirements
Successful background records check
Salary Information
49,000 - 53,761
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Exempt
Union Status
Non-Union
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1168P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
05/16/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
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