National War College Alumni Association

Job Title: Director of Financial Aid

 

Division/Department: Financial Aid Office

 

Location:  Main Campus

Reports to: Executive Vice-President

 

Pos. No.: 213

Position Type: Full-Time

 

FLSA Status:  Exempt

 

Hours worked Per Week:

40-50   

POSITION SUMMARY:  

 

The Director of Financial Aid reports to the Executive Vice President and is primarily responsible for the overall operation of all Financial Aid programs (institutional, state, and federal).  The Director of Financial Aid provides leadership direction and coordination by providing oversight of the daily core operations for financial aid and management of the Office of Financial Aid.  This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive vision and strategy for financial aid operations.  This position monitors federal and state regulatory environments and identifies any resulting changes that may impact the office workflow to generate financial aid packages The position serves as the Title IV Compliance Officer for the University.  The Director will provide leadership creating an environment of consistency, accuracy, and excellent customer service.

 

 

 

 

Directly supervises employees in the Office of Financial Aid. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

A Master's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred, but a Bachelor’s degree is required.  Seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible financial aid experience in a post-secondary institution.

with five (5) to seven (7) years in a supervisory position preferred.