Director of Financial Aid

Job Description

Description:

Report to: Vice President of Enrollment Management

Department: Financial Aid, Institutional Relations

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for operationalizing and directing all short, intermediate, and long range planning for the financial aid program. Coordinates with other departments regarding the implementation of financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures related to individual departments and the campus as a whole.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Staff Leadership

Manage and train all financial aid staff members in day-to-day responsibilities and professional competence

Own all processes and projects conducted within financial aid

Lead the team to execute the financial aid communication plan for aid recipients

Lead the financial aid team culture in becoming humble, hungry, happy, and smart

Aid Program Oversight

Oversee the administration of all Title IV awarding and disbursements, including enrollment reporting, professional judgments, and return of Title IV funds

Oversee the institution’s Federal Work Study program in tandem with Human Resources leadership

Ensure that grant and loan funds are reconciled between COD and the institution’s SIS database

Lead the scholarship committee and give oversight to the administration of internal and external scholarship awards

Oversee the administration of all Military and Veteran Benefits

Compliance and Reporting

Maintain federal financial aid compliance, including leadership over all audit responsibilities

Maintain Military and Veterans Affairs compliance

Serve on institutional committees as needed to ensure institutional compliance and to implement industry standards

Complete all internal and external reporting requirements regarding financial aid

Divisional Support

Serve on the Institutional Relations leadership team

Strive to challenge the status quo, project the brand of MBTS, and nurture the enrollment funnel of the institution

Actively support all initiatives of the Enrollment Management team and Institutional Relations division

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to:

Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God

Bachelor’s degree required

5 years’ experience in higher education financial aid, with supervisory experience strongly preferred

Willingness to become a NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator

Leadership, problem-solving, organizational management, and public speaking skills required.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills to solve problems, analyze trends and provide recommendations Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and all related products

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Positive attitude with a desire and willingness to learn

Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record

Eligible to work in the United States

Key Values

Humble

Flexible/Servant-hearted

Willing and happy to do little things which are often overlooked

Listen well to others’ directives, needs, and desires

Hospitable; make others feel welcome, important, and involved

Open to correction and change

Hungry

Curious to learn and try new things

Complete assignments on time

Look to improve processes

Smart

Enjoy details, organization, and catching little mistakes

Assertive when working on projects and takes pride in finishing the task

Able to put pieces together and solve problems with limited direction

Relationally aware, reads people well, and is able to sense when something is “off”

Happy

Excited to be a part of the vision and mission of Midwestern Baptist and Spurgeon College

Able to serve others with sincere joy

Manage demanding situations and relationships with optimism

People-oriented, cheerful

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telehealth

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care

Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents

Voluntary Life & AD/D

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement

Paid Sick Leave and PTO

MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents

Access to on campus cafeteria and coffee shop

Access to on campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Conditions are those of a typical office environment

Oral communication with students and colleagues may be required

Some travel may be required to be present and address students, their parents, and fellow professionals at appropriate college and regional functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station

Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

DIRECT REPORTS

Counselor

Office Coordinator

Processor – part-time

Representative – Federal Work Study part-time position

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of job requirements; this description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others or causes undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.Requirements:

Full-time