Financial Aid Program Manager

Maintain up to date expert knowledge of federal and state Financial Aid regulations. Is responsible for one or more of the following: State Awarding and Reporting Loan Processing Default Management Program Work-study coordination Direct Loan and Pell Reconciliation Financial Aid Communication Other Financial Aid Programs Manage appropriate financial aid program or programs by: Reconciling disbursements monthly Completing required federal or state reporting Ensuring all regulations are followed to prevent financial loss to the college Being the point of contact for staff inside and outside the Financial Aid Office Exercise Professional Judgment regarding financial aid eligibility. Provide support to staff regarding financial aid questions. Advise and assist students regarding high level financial aid topics. May assist with other financial aid questions as needed. Assign correct budgets, completes financial aid files and awards financial aid. Complete detailed reports as required by the Federal and State Government. Maintain working knowledge of degree audits to determine if a student is making satisfactory academic progress. Serve on the financial aid appeals committee. Periodically review processing procedures to determine their effectiveness and efficiency. Gives financial aid presentations to various groups as required. Performs other related work duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: You possess a strong attention to detail and an ability to complete complex tasks without errors. You possess the ability to comprehend and interpret financial aid regulations. You are committed to the ethical compliance of financial aid requirements. You are a self-motivated individual with excellent time-management and organizational skills. You express yourself clearly and effectively thorough oral and written communications with attention to audience-awareness. You possess the ability to understand and interpret complicated financial aid situations. You possess the ability to communicate complicated situations to individuals that do not have an understanding of the process. You are able to be positive and helpful under stressful situations. You demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where all people feel valued. You are committed to your own professional development, always seeking to learn and improve. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain up to date expert knowledge of federal and state Financial Aid regulations.
• Is responsible for one or more of the following: State Awarding and Reporting Loan Processing Default Management Program Work-study coordination Direct Loan and Pell Reconciliation Financial Aid Communication Other Financial Aid Programs
• State Awarding and Reporting
• Loan Processing

• Work-study coordination
• Direct Loan and Pell Reconciliation

• Manage appropriate financial aid program or programs by: Reconciling disbursements monthly Completing required federal or state reporting Ensuring all regulations are followed to prevent financial loss to the college Being the point of contact for staff inside and outside the Financial Aid Office
• Reconciling disbursements monthly
• Completing required federal or state reporting
• Ensuring all regulations are followed to prevent financial loss to the college
• Being the point of contact for staff inside and outside the Financial Aid Office
• Exercise Professional Judgment regarding financial aid eligibility.
• Provide support to staff regarding financial aid questions.
• Advise and assist students regarding high level financial aid topics. May assist with other financial aid questions as needed.
• Assign correct budgets, completes financial aid files and awards financial aid.
• Complete detailed reports as required by the Federal and State Government.
• Maintain working knowledge of degree audits to determine if a student is making satisfactory academic progress.
• Serve on the financial aid appeals committee.
• Periodically review processing procedures to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Gives financial aid presentations to various groups as required.
• Performs other related work duties as assigned.

• You possess a strong attention to detail and an ability to complete complex tasks without errors.
• You possess the ability to comprehend and interpret financial aid regulations.
• You are committed to the ethical compliance of financial aid requirements.
• You are a self-motivated individual with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• You express yourself clearly and effectively thorough oral and written communications with attention to audience-awareness.
• You possess the ability to understand and interpret complicated financial aid situations.
• You possess the ability to communicate complicated situations to individuals that do not have an understanding of the process.
• You are able to be positive and helpful under stressful situations.
• You demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where all people feel valued.
• You are committed to your own professional development, always seeking to learn and improve.

Position involves working in an office setting.

Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping.

Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.

Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC’s main campus.

Position involves working in an office setting.

Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping.

Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.

Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC’s main campus.

Bachelor's degree Experience in Higher Education or related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Three years of financial aid experience Experience understanding and explaining complicated regulations Program management experience Experience with Ellucian Colleague EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S.

of Education, Cesar E.

Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community.

The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible.

With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state.

All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Higher Education or related field
• Three years of financial aid experience
• Experience understanding and explaining complicated regulations
• Program management experience
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits.

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