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Job Title:  

LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID - HALL COUNTY CAMPUS; GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

Agency:

Lanier Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006437

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

UPPER $70'S TO LOW $80'S ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Lanier Technical College – Hall Campus (Gainesville, GA) is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefit-eligible, FLSA-exempt salaried position.  NOTE:  A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

 

POSITION:                    DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID

 

REPORTS TO:             Vice President for Student Affairs

 

SALARY RANGE:      Upper $70’s to low $80’s annually, depending on education,

qualifications, & experience

 

EFFECTIVE:                This position is available now

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for directing the student financial services at Lanier Technical College.

 

Major Duties:

• Administers and supervises the implementation of all financial aid policies, office procedures and funding programs;
•  Plans, organizes and supervises the operational functions of the Financial Aid Office;
•  Counsels students and parents regarding financial aid programs;
•  Oversees the accountability for all financial aid rewards;
•  Prepares and manages student cost-of-attendance budgets;
•  Coordinates and maintains financial aid records;
•  Participates in college committees as assigned;
•  Prepares and analyzes operational reports and other data;
•  Disseminates financial aid information to staff, students, and community organizations;
•  Participates in state and federal program reviews and audits;
•  Serves as a Veterans Affairs Certifying Official;
•  Manages and oversees financial/budget operation of the department;
•  Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures;
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program;
• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and make adjustments as needed;
•  Maintains up-to-date policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives
• Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Three (3) years of work experience within the field of student financial aid.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional sources of financial aid
• Knowledge of finance, accounting and management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of institutional organization, policies, procedures, and administrative practices
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse student body
• Ability to commit to a team-building approach
• Experience with need analysis, counseling, and packaging aid
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

• Advanced degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• More than three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in student financial aid
• Work experience at a supervisory level
• Experience with the financial aid modules of a student information system, such as Banner
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 State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays. 

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.eduSection 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu 

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.