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UEI College

Director of Financial Aid

UEI College, Chula Vista, California, United States, 91911

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Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $77,000.00/yr

Director of Student Finance We are currently seeking a

Director of Student Finance

to join our team at our Chula Vista campus. In this position you will be responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction for the campus Student Financial Services Department. The role is also responsible for ensuring compliance of financial aid policies and procedures with institutional, federal, state and accreditation regulations and overseeing the accurate and timely disbursement of student financial aid.

Responsibilities

Complies with all Federal, State, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.

Directly or indirectly leads 1‑5 employees in the Student Financial Services Department.

Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and performance management of staff; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Trains, develops and manages the Student Financial Services department and representatives, re‑training/updates when mandated changes occur.

Administration of Title IV program.

Ensures Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional guidelines for student enrollment and financial aid eligibilities are met.

Monitors the financial assistance process to ensure packages are established, conveyed and funds are disbursed in a timely manner.

Advises students in a thorough, complete and customer‑service manner to determine financial aid needs/options.

Answers financial aid questions with students and/or parents.

Reviews student files to ensure accurate funding.

Coordinates training of Student Financial Services Department staff.

Assists as needed with "entrance/exit" loan counseling.

Ensures timely disbursements of federal funds to students according to regulations.

Interacts with outside agencies including DOE, state agencies, accrediting bodies, lenders and guaranty agencies.

Monitors and maintains electronic data entry, retrieval & reconciliation of all financial aid funds.

Maintains required federal & state certifications for staff to ensure employment eligibility.

Responsible for accounts receivable and bad debt management; takes measures to minimize default rate.

Oversees coordination and completion of required reporting and department quality control activities.

Prepares, implements and manages the department budget.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or comparable work experience required; Bachelor’s degree with coursework in math, business, finance, auditing or accounting strongly preferred.

At least 5 years of experience in a financial aid department of an accredited college or university with direct responsibility for advising on or awarding Title IV activities or programs.

Knowledge of Federal & State loan and grant program regulations; experience with work‑study, scholarship & campus based funding programs; experience completing Return to Title IV calculations.

3+ years of management experience.

Ability to build productive relationships with all departments involved in the student enrollment process.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Prior experience developing and managing department budgets.

Detail oriented & problem solver; ability to research problems and provide resolution.

Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload.

Accounting background preferred.

Must be able to obtain certificate for authorization to service, must not be debarred from Title IV programs, and not in default on Title IV student loan.

Benefits We are an employee‑owned company and offer an exciting, fast‑paced and dynamic work environment. Full‑time colleagues have a variety of benefits available, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more!

Employment type Full‑time

Contact If changing students’ lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you!

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