Assistant Director of Financial Aid Position Available In Henderson, North Carolina

Assistant Director of Financial Aid 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731 The Purpose The Assistant Director of Financial Aid works with the Director of Financial Aid to ensure that eligible students have the opportunity to secure and maintain financial aid. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser to apply directly on our website.

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//www.schooljobs.com/careers/blueridge What You’ll be Doing Alongside the Financial Aid Director, coordinates work activities, organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; monitors status or work in progress and inspects completed work, as necessary, consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise Assist the Director of Financial Aid with various federal and state reports Assists in establishing policies and procedures governing refunds, repayments, and other Financial Aid related matters Coordinate draw down and processing of weekly ISIR reports Process and award federal, state and institutional aid Work collaboratively with members of the Financial Aid department and the Admissions team to provide financial aid assistance to prospective and enrolled students Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies Manage the Federal Direct Loan program Certify/update educational benefits for veterans, service members and dependents including G.I. Bill, Tuition Assistance and MyCAA. Serve as the BRCC representative at area VA events and recruiting efforts. Manage Federal Work-Study program Award and maintain state and private grant childcare funding program Lead effort for annual financial aid set-up in Colleague Compile and submit reports to meet Federal, State and NCCCS requirements Assist in FAFSA Night and Financial Aid classroom presentations, as needed Performs quality control checks of verification records each semester Represent the College at meetings, conferences, and workshops as relevant to financial aid and the College Additionally Serve as a member of the BRCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee Represent the Division for Student Services on other committees as necessary Represent the Financial Aid Office in the absence of the Financial Aid Director Maintains technical competencies necessary to the job function Be available to work evenings and weekends as required. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor Assist in document imaging and scanning for Financial Aid files Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in related field. Master’s degree, preferred Experience Minimum of three to four years experience in higher education financial aid, admissions, or Veterans’ Assistance is required regardless of education level Required Skills and the Know-How Strong personal and professional integrity, good verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety Strong technical skills An understanding and commitment to the ‘open door’ philosophy of the community college Ability to multi-task to meet the demands of walk-in students or incoming calls Interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse population of current/prospective students, parents, co-workers, or outside agencies Implementation of various Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to set-up spreadsheets, send letters, or design presentations to assist in daily job functions Utilize and maintain voice mail and email for quality and efficient communication with others Preferred Skills and the Know-How Proficiency in interpreting Federal guidelines pertaining to Pell, Work-Study, and Direct Loans, as well as other federal and/or state funds Understanding of Federal income tax forms, W-2s, withholding forms, and other Federal documentation Recognition and utilization of various Colleague screens used in awarding financial aid, setting-up scholarships, and gathering financial aid data required for state reports Understanding and proficiency in COD, CPS, NSLDS, and CFI portals Physical Demands The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines Blue Ridge is an

Equal Employment Opportunity Institution Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,747.00 – $64,120.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person