Director of Financial Aid
Lanier Technical College – Hall Campus (Gainesville, GA) is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefit-eligible, FLSA-exempt salaried position. NOTE: A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or [email protected] if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.
POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID
REPORTS TO: Vice President for Student Affairs
SALARY RANGE: Upper $70’s to low $80’s annually, depending on education, qualifications, & experience
EFFECTIVE: This position is available now
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for directing the student financial services at Lanier Technical College.
Major Duties:
- Administers and supervises the implementation of all financial aid policies, office procedures and funding programs;
- Plans, organizes and supervises the operational functions of the Financial Aid Office;
- Counsels students and parents regarding financial aid programs;
- Oversees the accountability for all financial aid rewards;
- Prepares and manages student cost-of-attendance budgets;
- Coordinates and maintains financial aid records;
- Participates in college committees as assigned;
- Prepares and analyzes operational reports and other data;
- Disseminates financial aid information to staff, students, and community organizations;
- Participates in state and federal program reviews and audits;
- Serves as a Veterans Affairs Certifying Official;
- Manages and oversees financial/budget operation of the department;
- Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures;
- Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program;
- Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information
- Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and make adjustments as needed;
- Maintains up-to-date policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives
- Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
- Three (3) years of work experience within the field of student financial aid.
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of federal, state and institutional sources of financial aid
- Knowledge of finance, accounting and management policies and procedures
- Knowledge of institutional organization, policies, procedures, and administrative practices
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations
- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse student body
- Ability to commit to a team-building approach
- Experience with need analysis, counseling, and packaging aid
- Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority
- Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
- Effective decision making and problem solving skills
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
- Effective oral and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):
- Advanced degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
- More than three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in student financial aid;
- Work experience at a supervisory level;
- Experience with the financial aid modules of a student information system, such as Banner.
State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays.
APPLICATION: For external candidates, please submit your information via our online job center at:
For internal LTC and TCSG employees, please apply via the “Job Hubs” section at GA@Work (at the
landing page, click “Personal” on the left side, then click “Job Hubs.”)
