Posted: Sep 15, 2025
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Director of Financial Aid

Gordon State College - Barnesville, GA
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Education

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for directing the financial aid operations for Gordon State College. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all related state and federal regulations, establishing policies and procedures that ensure strong internal controls for maintaining the integrity of student-based fiscal processes, and implementing innovative approaches in support of prospective and enrolled students and their families. 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Services and Marketing (VPESM), major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following.

 

Area Leadership (40%)

  • Provides leadership for comprehensive campus-wide financial aid programs, including federal, state, institutional, and private aid.
  • Oversees the administrative functions of the Financial Aid Offices and manages departmental budgets.
  • Supervises Financial Aid personnel, providing training and facilitating ongoing professional development opportunities. 
  • Leads the administration of state and federal aid, scholarships, and student employment programs.
  • Serves as Data Steward for the Banner Student Financial Aid System, testing new releases and patches; assigning and maintaining security; and automating modules as applicable.
  • Implements new financial aid software and web-based products.

 

Compliance (30%)

  • Supervises the reconciliation of federal, state, private, and institutional funds.
  • Monitors and reviews federal, state, institutional, and Board of Regents policy changes to ensure compliance.
  • Develops and implements financial aid policies and procedures.
  • Works with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with NJCAA and club sports rules and regulations.
  • Serves as audit liaison during federal, state, and Board of Regents audits.
  • Performs related duties.

 

 Reporting (15%)

  • Directs personnel in the preparation of required reports, reviewing for accuracy and ensuring submission.
  • Leads New Year Set-up and updates federal participation agreements as needed.
  • Prepares and submits the FISAP Report, IPEDS Report, and College Board Survey.
  • Completes institutional reporting requirements, to include balancing Pell and HOPE programs.
  • Supervises the reconciliation of federal, state, private, and institutional funds.

 

Direct Student Support (10%)

  • Advises students/families concerning financial aid procedures, regulations, and developments.
  • Leads development, coordination, and dissemination of Financial Aid communications for students, families, and partners.
  • Supervises the coordination of financial aid and literacy seminars and programs.
  • Engage in outreach to the community for Financial Aid awareness, financial literacy, and recruitment.

 

 

 ESM Contributions (5%)

  • Participates as a member of the Enrollment Services and Marketing Leadership Team in strategic and operational planning to address ESM priorities and advance institutional goals. 
  • Serves as institutional liaison to the University System of Georgia and other agencies as assigned.
  • Represents the institution at regional and state professional meetings and conferences.
  • Represents the Financial Aid Office on campus committees, through ad hoc assignments, and at meetings and events.
  • Plans and implements policies and ensures compliance with system policies and state and federal laws.

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master¿s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
  • Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
  • Experience in lieu of education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of federal and state student aid reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of need analysis principles.
  • Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
  • Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
  • Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Retirement
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement