Director of Financial Aid Operations

4 weeks ago


Santa Clarita, California, United States California Institute of the Arts Full time
Job Title: Director of Financial Aid

California Institute of the Arts is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Financial Aid to join our team. As a key member of the Enrollment Management department, the Director of Financial Aid will be responsible for leading the financial aid office and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the financial aid review and awarding process for new and continuing students, including administration of institutional, state, and federal aid programs.
  • Develop and administer departmental processes to ensure compliance in all aspects of federal and state awarding, including Title IV aid, state grants, federal work study.
  • Manage annual setup of Colleague financial aid module and monitor performance throughout the year.
  • Maintain comprehensive and current understanding of federal and institutional needs analysis and packaging best practices.
  • Serve as the compliance officer for the financial aid office, including managing audits and ensuring adherence with federal and state financial aid compliance requirements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and five or more years of progressive experience in a college financial aid office, including experience managing direct personnel reports.
  • Expert technical fluency with common office and financial aid software systems, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and student information systems.
  • Seasoned experience with data analysis and the ability to synthesize and communicate complex data to inform institutional decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a respectful, positive work environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in a related field (arts practice area, education, management, etc.).
  • Direct experience with institutional methodology and complex institutional financial aid modeling.
  • Proven ability to inspire, coach, motivate, and coordinate staff to achieve goals and sustain a commitment to developing, enhancing, and maintaining a student-oriented culture of service.
About California Institute of the Arts:

California Institute of the Arts is a highly regarded, nationally ranked independent arts institute offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of areas. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our students, faculty, and staff.



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