About the position
UEI College is a leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it's an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud. We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Student Finance to join our team at our Gardena Campus. This position is responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction for the Student Financial Services Department and participate as a member of the overall Campus Operations team. This position involves implementing and ensuring compliance of financial aid policies and procedures with institutional, federal, state and accreditation regulations and guidelines and overseeing the accurate and timely disbursement of student financial aid. This position actively works with the following: default management, document verification process, Title IV aid administration, staff training and financial aid awarding. Must be student-centered, have a strong understanding of customer service, as well as a strong knowledge of the financial aid process.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the hiring, coaching, and managing the performance of assigned employees.
- Prepares information and presents at meetings, discussion groups or workshops for students, parents, staff, community organizations and/or outside agencies.
- Complies with all Federal, State, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
- Directly or indirectly leads 1-5 employees in the Student Financial Services Department.
- Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and delegating work; appraising performance; coaching and motivating employees and managing their performance.
- Trains, develops and manages Student Financial Services department.
- Oversee the administration of all Title IV programs.
- Ensures Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional guidelines for student enrollment and financial aid eligibility are met.
- Monitors student financial assistance process to ensure financial aid packages are established, conveyed and funds are disbursed in a timely manner.
- Ensures students are advised in a thorough, complete and compliant manner to determine financial aid needs/options.
- Answers financial aid questions with students and/or parents and ensures their understanding of all funding options.
- Reviews student files to ensure accurate awarding of funds.
- Coordinates training of Student Financial Services Department staff.
- Assist as needed with 'entrance/ exit' loan counseling.
- Ensures timely disbursements of federal funds to students according to Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional regulations.
- Interacts with outside agencies including the US Department of Education, State Agencies, Accrediting Agency, lenders and guaranty agencies.
- Monitors & maintains electronic data entry, retrieval & reconciliation of all financial aid funds.
- Maintains required federal & state certifications for self & staff to ensure employment eligibility.
- Responsible for accounts receivable and bad debt management.
- Takes appropriate measures to minimize default rate (entrance interview, exit interview).
- Oversees the coordination and completion of required reporting and department quality control activities and measures.
- Participate as an active team member of the Corporate Student Financial Services Department and ensure active communication and cohesive working relationship with all other departments.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or comparable work experience required.
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing or accounting preferred.
- At least 4 years of experience working in a financial aid department of an accredited college or university with direct responsibility for advising on or awarding of Title IV activities or programs.
- Knowledge of Federal & State loan and grant program programs.
- Experience with work-study, scholarship & campus based funding programs.
- Experience completing Return to Title IV calculations.
- 2+ years of management experience.
- Ability to build productive relationships with all departments involved in the student enrolment process.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented & problem solver; ability to research problems and provide resolution.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Accounting background preferred.
- Must be able to obtain Certificate for authorization for service, must not be debarred from Title IV programs, and not in default on Title IV student loan.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Generously matched 401(k) plan
- Voluntary benefits
