Director of Student Financial Aid - DIS - req12489

Director of Student Financial Aid - DIS - req12489

Director of Student Financial Aid - DIS - req12489

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Posting closes on: 6/29/2025 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is Monday June 9, 2025.
The Director of Student Financial Aid must be an effective leader and have proficient knowledge regarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, including related policies and procedures, for guiding a multi-college financial aid department. This role involves providing comprehensive financial aid services to students, promoting financial aid programs within the community, and working with district and college-wide student support services. This role is a member of an operational think tank and thought partner, tasked with implementing changes to support the administration of financial aid for five independent colleges.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Financial Aid, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising a staff comprised of employees skilled in general financial aid advising, including subject-specific duties relevant to the field of financial aid (financial aid packaging, federal loans, FAFSA verification, student employment, etc.). The position may oversee Federal and State compliance, fund reconciliation, data analysis, and the completion of various reports. Must be a team player with a positive attitude, supportive of change, committed to sharing ideas, innovative, kind, and eager to assist students, staff, and colleagues with understanding key and relevant financial aid issues.
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of Openings: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Student Financial Services
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Job Summary And Description
Persuades or influences people outside the College or District on financial aid matters that can have a significant impact on the finances of the College or District. Organizes, plans for, develops, and directs a work unit. Serves as an organization-wide expert in financial aid for internal and external customers.
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This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Financial Aid and Services, within the Student Financial Aid unit of the Student Success division.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
• Six years of related experience.
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.
• Degree in finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.
• Eight years of financial aid experience.
• Proficient with and high level of understanding of the Federal Student Aid Handbook, Code of Federal Regulations, and Audit requirements. Knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) a plus.
• Emphasis on compliance with Federal and State financial aid, funds management and reconciliation, data analysis, and responsible for completing the FISAP, IPEDS, and audits for five independent Colleges.
• A team player with a positive attitude, supportive of change, willing to share ideas, innovative, kind, and willingness to assist students, staff, and colleagues with understanding key and relevant financial aid issues.
• Ability to communicate and teach others is essential.
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver license. Must be insurable through the organization’s insurer.
  

Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen
EEO Statement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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