Executive Director of Financial Aid

4 weeks ago

Santa Barbara, United States University of California, Santa Barbara Full time

**Job Code**: 0308

**Job Open Date**: 5/6/2024

**Application Review Begins**: 5/21/2024

**Department Code (Name)**: FINC (FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - Operation)

**Percentage of Time**: 100%

**Union Code (Name)**: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

**Employee Class (Appointment Type)**: 2 - Staff: Career

**FLSA Status**: Exempt

**Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program)**: MSP

**Salary Grade**: Grade 25

**Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range**: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,100.00-$150,000.00/yr.

**Work Location**: 2101A Student Affairs Administrative Services Building

**Working Days and Hours**: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

**Benefits Eligibility**:Full Benefits

**Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable**:N/A

**Special Instructions**

**Department Marketing Statement**

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships plays an integral role in assisting UCSB students achieve their higher educational goals. Our office oversees and disburses approximately $400 million in student aid to over 16,000 students annually at UCSB. We work closely together in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, dedicated to supporting the mission of our Office and the University.

**OFAS Mission Statement**:
The University of California, Santa Barbara Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides students with the financial resources and related services necessary to achieve their educational goals. We are committed to providing accurate, user-friendly, responsive, and respectful service to students and their families. We administer federal, state, and university aid and scholarship programs in accordance with applicable policies and regulations while striving to be an innovative and service-minded department.

**Benefits of Belonging**

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

**Brief Summary of Job Duties**

The Director provides overall management for all programs, services, and funding offered by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships; provides leadership to department staff of approximately 35 financial aid professionals, involved in administering over $425 million in annual financial aid funding received by over 19,000 students. The Director is responsible for federal, state, and University of California policy interpretation and development, organizational strategy, long-term planning, evaluating, and directing the units responsible for delivering financial aid, staff supervision, budget and fiscal administration and oversight. Also is responsible for ensuring that the services provided by the department adhere to federal, state, university, and campus policies and has responsibility for working cooperatively with other campus committees and departments and serves as campus representative to the UC System-wide Education Finance Model (EFM) committee. Oversees effective funds management activities, including reconciliation activities, FISAP, operational budgets, etc. Collaborates closely with staff and managers in Information Technology Services (ITS) on technical solutions and strategies for the delivery and reconciliation of all financial aid funding.

**Required Qualifications**
- Demonstrated financial acumen and/or related experience in fiscal management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and/or fiscal operations oversight.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial aid and its related areas like enrollment, technology, etc.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management, development, and evaluation.
- Ability to analyze data for strategic planning and to manage large-scale programs.
- Experience in policy development and implementation, as well as compliance management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with financial aid fundraising strategies and donor relations.
- Familiarity with University of California systems and initiatives related to financial aid.
- Leadership role in implementing financial wellness and student support programs.
- Proven track record of innovation in financial aid strategies to support enrollment and student success.

**Special Conditions of Employment**
- Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
- Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests Filer
- Satisfactory conviction history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

**Job Functions and Percentages of Time**:
Management, Resource Stewardship, and Development - 40%

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