Position Description and Duties of the Director of Student Financial Aid

Position No. 096210

CLASSIFICATION:

Other Unclassified
FUNCTION:

Coordinate and Direct all functions associated with the Office of Student Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Student Employment.

SUPERVISOR:

Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
SUBORDINATES:

All staff of Student Financial Aid/Scholarships/Student employment
QUALIFICATIONS:    

Bachelors' Degree required with experience working in the Financial Aid Office at a higher education institution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures relating to student financial aid, student employment & scholarships, creating budget projections, coordinating the day-to-day management of the Financial Aid Office, supervising office staff, preparing all federal, state, and institutional reports pertaining to aid/scholarships, and serving as liaison to state and federal funding agencies

Administering the Title IV student financial aid programs:  PELL GRANTS, SEOG, LEAP, CWSP, PERKINS LOANS, STAFFORD LOANS, PLUS LOANS, and other loans and programs that may be established

Serve as an active member of various committees throughout the University

Coordinate provision of services to constiuents and maintain a complete understanding of all University, State of Louisiana, and Federal financial aid rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Developmental implementation of short and long range goals and objectives for the financial aid office

Assist in counseling students, parents, etc. regarding financial aid eligibility and debt management matters, as well as analysis and awarding of financial aid funds

Present financial aid workshops for prospective students & parents and make visits to area schools and career fairs to promote financial aid availability to students

Prepare annual FISAP report and any other reports requested by the Federal and/or State Government

Coordinate audits of records

May perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors

 

Updated 2/2/2012