Location(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job SummaryServes as the chief compliance officer for Title IV federal aid regulations and works closely with other state and national agencies. Is an integral part of a team which develops strategies to support student access and success and contributes to the achievement of KSU's enrollment and retention goals. Responsible for administration, planning, and leadership of a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of over $325 million annually in federal, state, private and institutional funds.
Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plans and directs the personnel, financial and operational activities of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
2. Directly supervises the Directors of Systems Management, Compliance, Operations, and Counseling
3. Advocates for federal, state, and institutional funding for students and assesses the impact of policies, proposals, and/or legislation on Kennesaw State University's students
4. Develops institutional scholarship and grant programs to attract, enroll, and retain students
5. Designs year-end reports on aid distribution patterns
6. Monitors the expenditure of state, federal, private and University funds to ensure fiscally sound program administration and full utilization of funds
7. Oversees/approves Office communications (print, media, and web content and format)
8. Assumes ultimate responsibility for compliance with federal, state, University, agency, and donor laws and regulations. Represents the Office to senior administrators and auditors
9. Oversees the University's compliance with appropriate National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), institutional, state, and federal regulations affecting financial aid processes
10. Serves as the primary contact for the University with external groups including the Department of Education and the State of Georgia for information and problem resolution related to student financial aid
11. Approves all financial aid reporting to external organizations or national surveys prior to submission
12. Formulates and applies research in developing financial aid policies and programs that promote recruitment, retention, and student success
13. Anticipates problems where data or trends provide indicators; develops plans to mitigate
14. Champions new technological approaches, working collaboratively with IT and other departments on campus
15. Identifies technical solutions necessary to streamline processes related to financial aid applications, review, disbursement of funds and reporting requirements
16. Works closely with KSU's Enterprise IT Systems to implement the necessary technical solutions
17. Advises leadership on tuition policy, formulates campus financial aid policy, develops fund utilization strategies to ensure access, affordability, student success, including those impacting student retention, timely graduation, experiential learning
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in accounting, business administration or a related field is required.
Other Required Qualifications NASFAA Professional Certification or must be able to obtain certification within the first year of employment
Required Experience Ten (10) or more years of management in financial aid, scholarships and compliance in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years of management at an institution of higher education with a student population of more than 15,000
Preferred QualificationsPreferred Educational QualificationsAn advanced degree in higher education, business administration or related field
Preferred Experience Record of compliance with institutional, state and federal guidelines related to the administration of student financial aid
Demonstrated experience in implementing technological innovations in financial aid
Proposed SalaryThe salary range is up to $165,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Mature judgement in handling sensitive and confidential information.
SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Other InformationThis is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check - Credit Report
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
