Director of Financial AidBlue Mountain Christian University

Director of Financial Aid

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Director of Financial Aid plays a key leadership role in financial aid and is responsible for the overall supervision and administration of financial aid programs. The Director of Financial Aid is under direct supervision of the Vice-President for Enrollment Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

These responsibilities include but are not strictly limited to the following activities:

• Coordinates with the VP for Enrollment Services to development and implement strategies to optimize financial aid resources and student support
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and accreditation requirements
• Supervises the daily operation of the financial aid office; train, supervise, and evaluate staff
• Collaborate with admissions, registrar, and business office to support student enrollment and retention
• Manages the financial aid software programs and the Department of Education electronic support system
• Lead and support financial aid system implementation and transitions
• Utilize technology and data analysis to enhance financial aid services and student outcomes
• Monitors, directs, and approves all Financial Aid awarded to students
• Communicates eligibility and delivers financial aid to students in a timely manner
• Monitors changes to all state/federal financial aid programs for institutional compliance
• Has a working knowledge of FERPA rules and regulations.
• Assesses the effectiveness of the financial aid process at BMCU
• Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintains current policies and procedures for administering financial aid
• Makes presentations to groups concerning filing the FAFSA
• Lives a lifestyle congruent with the mission of the university both on and off campus.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on university committees as assigned
• Perform other duties assigned by the VP for Enrollment Services

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 (Min.) Years Experience as Financial Aid Director
• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s preferred
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to state and federal financial aid programs
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Enrollment Services

FSLA Status: Full-time

TO APPLY: Please submit a completed BMCU employment application (https://www.bmc.edu/jobs-at-bmcu) along with a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to Nathan Bennett. nbennett@bmc.edu