Community Colleges of Spokane
Part-Time Head of Finance
Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99206
Director of Financial Aid - Spokane Community College
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Community Colleges of Spokane Department: SCC Financial Aid/Work Study The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges. Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date. About the Director of Financial Aid - Spokane Community College
The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the overall management and leadership of a variety of student funding service areas, including federal and state financial aid, workforce funding, and military benefit certifications. This position is responsible for Spokane Community College's federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and services in excess of $35 million annually. This position has the ultimate responsibility for developing and implementing a student funding distribution process that is student-centric, seamless, and a user-friendly experience within the SCC Student Services model. Provide overall leadership, management, and coordination of student financial programs including all federal and state aid sources. Provide fiduciary oversight of day-to-day financial aid operations in the Financial Aid department. * Foster an environment of integrity, teamwork, student-centered service and collaboration within the financial aid office, across departments, and institution-wide. * Supervise (recruit, select, train, and evaluate) full/part-time classified and professional exempt employees. Adhere to the classified contract, and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations at SCC's financial aid office. * Represent the college at professional meetings and serve as a departmental liaison for funding areas with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and to community organizations and other public agencies. Act as the primary contact for state and local agencies e.g., Higher Education Coordinating Board, Department of Education (ED), Washington Association of Financial Aid Administrators etc. Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the campus community including representing the Student Services division on committees, and participate in college planning, campus-wide activities or new programs and initiatives as appropriate. * Oversee the monitoring of ongoing student eligibility which includes satisfactory academic progress standards, petition processing, withdrawal, and repayment processing. * Research and resolve federal student database match issues and manage system generated by the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) review process. Appropriately resolve over-award issues resulting from either student or institutional error ensuring a smooth and accurate financial aid disbursement process. * Provide oversight and leadership of multiple funding sources supporting student basic needs including Passport to College, Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH), SEAG, Basic Needs program (including the Student Food Pantry) and urgent funding team. *
Provide students and prospective students information regarding financial aid. * Responsible for SCC's student consumer information materials both printed and on the website. Manage the development and maintenance of an integrated procedural manual and coordinate institutional financial aid policies and procedures, collaborating with campus stakeholders, i.e., admissions, registration, assessment, and counseling, to provide required consumer information to the public. * Integrate and interpret new federal and state regulatory changes into institutional policies and procedures making sure that the college complies with all funds awarded by the Financial Aid Office. * Ensure compliance with accountability standards of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to make informed decisions. Audit quarterly reconciliations and compile and analyze data for multiple mandatory state and federal reports - Federal Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP), State Unit Record and Institutional services, meeting all deadlines. * Ensure the college has exception-free financial aid audits and program reviews. * Oversee file maintenance and retention/archive functions to comply with federal and state financial aid regulations. * Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * Comply with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. * A master's degree in education, finance, business administration, or another closely related field. Working knowledge of Federal Financial Aid and other processes and regulations including FERPA, Title IV and Title IX Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Demonstrated technology skills in working within databases, spreadsheets, etc., and analyzing data and information to make informed decisions. Working knowledge of federal software applications and PeopleSoft. Working knowledge of query database management software. Five years of higher education financial aid leadership experience. Knowledge of workforce funding and veterans' benefits.
Frequent use of computer and exposure to monitors Visual focus and strain Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically. Contract 12-month position Ability to travel locally as well as occasional out-of-town travel.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Keywords: Financial Aid Officer, Location: Spokane, WA - 99202
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Community Colleges of Spokane Department: SCC Financial Aid/Work Study The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges. Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date. About the Director of Financial Aid - Spokane Community College
The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the overall management and leadership of a variety of student funding service areas, including federal and state financial aid, workforce funding, and military benefit certifications. This position is responsible for Spokane Community College's federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and services in excess of $35 million annually. This position has the ultimate responsibility for developing and implementing a student funding distribution process that is student-centric, seamless, and a user-friendly experience within the SCC Student Services model. Provide overall leadership, management, and coordination of student financial programs including all federal and state aid sources. Provide fiduciary oversight of day-to-day financial aid operations in the Financial Aid department. * Foster an environment of integrity, teamwork, student-centered service and collaboration within the financial aid office, across departments, and institution-wide. * Supervise (recruit, select, train, and evaluate) full/part-time classified and professional exempt employees. Adhere to the classified contract, and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations at SCC's financial aid office. * Represent the college at professional meetings and serve as a departmental liaison for funding areas with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and to community organizations and other public agencies. Act as the primary contact for state and local agencies e.g., Higher Education Coordinating Board, Department of Education (ED), Washington Association of Financial Aid Administrators etc. Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the campus community including representing the Student Services division on committees, and participate in college planning, campus-wide activities or new programs and initiatives as appropriate. * Oversee the monitoring of ongoing student eligibility which includes satisfactory academic progress standards, petition processing, withdrawal, and repayment processing. * Research and resolve federal student database match issues and manage system generated by the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) review process. Appropriately resolve over-award issues resulting from either student or institutional error ensuring a smooth and accurate financial aid disbursement process. * Provide oversight and leadership of multiple funding sources supporting student basic needs including Passport to College, Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH), SEAG, Basic Needs program (including the Student Food Pantry) and urgent funding team. *
Provide students and prospective students information regarding financial aid. * Responsible for SCC's student consumer information materials both printed and on the website. Manage the development and maintenance of an integrated procedural manual and coordinate institutional financial aid policies and procedures, collaborating with campus stakeholders, i.e., admissions, registration, assessment, and counseling, to provide required consumer information to the public. * Integrate and interpret new federal and state regulatory changes into institutional policies and procedures making sure that the college complies with all funds awarded by the Financial Aid Office. * Ensure compliance with accountability standards of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to make informed decisions. Audit quarterly reconciliations and compile and analyze data for multiple mandatory state and federal reports - Federal Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP), State Unit Record and Institutional services, meeting all deadlines. * Ensure the college has exception-free financial aid audits and program reviews. * Oversee file maintenance and retention/archive functions to comply with federal and state financial aid regulations. * Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * Comply with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. * A master's degree in education, finance, business administration, or another closely related field. Working knowledge of Federal Financial Aid and other processes and regulations including FERPA, Title IV and Title IX Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Demonstrated technology skills in working within databases, spreadsheets, etc., and analyzing data and information to make informed decisions. Working knowledge of federal software applications and PeopleSoft. Working knowledge of query database management software. Five years of higher education financial aid leadership experience. Knowledge of workforce funding and veterans' benefits.
Frequent use of computer and exposure to monitors Visual focus and strain Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically. Contract 12-month position Ability to travel locally as well as occasional out-of-town travel.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Keywords: Financial Aid Officer, Location: Spokane, WA - 99202