Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Counsel and advise students/families regarding all aspects of financial aid including making SVC affordable, being prepared to deal with a wide range of emotions.  Be able to effectively communicate with other members of the SVC community regarding FA.

Keep current in all aspects of FA, by subscribing to and taking advantage of online/in person training and webinars and using these tools for research.

Recommend and assist with development of policy and procedure.  Train support staff and work studies, as necessary.

Work with students/families regarding all aspects of financial aid and the functions of the FA office regardless of being responsible for the specific program.

Manage specific programs, such as state financial aid and other state and locally sponsored programs, tuition waivers, verification, withdrawals dependent upon the needs of the office.  Includes but not limited to awarding, reporting, reconciling, developing written procedures, and other functions of the program as required.

Assist whenever necessary with functions of the Assistant VP, Director, and Student Services Assistant. Be able to advise students/families of any function of the FA office regardless of responsibility for that specific program.

Be involved in the development projects relating to automation and reporting/tracking mechanisms for Colleague.

Participate and present Financial Aid information at Admission events.  Be prepared to work extended hours during peak processing times and special events. Limited travel may be required to attend Financial Aid training, depending upon content of the training and availability of travel funds.

Work independently and without daily supervision.  Be able to make sound decisions using professional judgment.  Must meet deadlines for special projects while completing daily tasks. Other duties as assigned when necessary to meet the needs of the FA Office.