Director of Financial Aid

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92115, San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
70K-75K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Oversee and administer student financial aid and student account programs across campuses. Lead financial aid staff, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (including Title IV and FERPA), develop policies and procedures, produce reports, set finance goals, and promote accuracy, timeliness, and student-centered service.
Summary Generated by Built In

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career 
College, and Nevada Career Institute. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and 
affordable health care training programs for over 50 years. 

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short term and professional programs for gainful employment and 
career advancement. To accomplish this, we provide a professional faculty, well-qualified administrators, and a 
top-notch support staff. 

POSITION SUMMARY 
This position administers financial aid and student account programs for all campuses. Provides leadership, 
direction and coordination for the organization and delivery of all Student Financial Aid programs. Creates an 
environment of consistency and accuracy. Ensures compliance with State and Federal guidelines and laws and 
company policies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES 
 Provides oversight and supervision to the campus Student Financial Aid Department. 
 Ensures that all state, federal and non-Title IV financial aid is awarded, authorized, and disbursed in a 
timely and accurate manner. 
 Provides leadership to promote and maintain integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in the delivery of 
financial aid to students. 
 Assists in setting student finance goals and objectives for the college and ensures that all goals are met. 
 Ensures that programs are developed to overcome student financial aid issues in order to maintain and 
promote student retention. 
 Collaborates in the design and maintenance of the Campus’s structures and staffing plans to effectively 
accomplish student finance goals and objectives. 
 Assists the Campus Director in hiring, training, and managing the Financial Aid Advisors. 
 Directs the development of policies and procedures for student finance in order to streamline 
workflow processes. 
 Reviews and approves the plans, development, and implementation of student finance strategies in order 
to meet short-term and long-term objectives. 
 Ensures the creation of processes, controls, reports, evaluations, and reviews of Company student finance 
policies. 
 Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and Company Student Finance policies. 
 Ensures the student financial aid staff maintains an exemplary standard of customer service which 
includes assisting students and parents regarding financial aid programs, providing detailed information, 
and answering questions. 
 Ensures the necessary reports regarding financial aid are produced for management on schedule. 
 Fosters and maintains a supportive student-centered atmosphere that is sensitive and responsive to 
students and their families. 
 Participates in leadership meetings and perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications
 Knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and procedures for the provision of student financial 
aid. 
 Knowledge of State and Federal financial aid laws, including Title IV Regulations. 
 Ability to supervise and direct the activities of others. 
 Demonstrated skills in facilitating and modeling a strong customer service orientation. 
 Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff 
and the public. 
 Ability to manage sensitive, confidential issues. 
 Proven ability to set priorities and deadlines and ensure that projects are completed. 
 Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and work in fast paced environment. 
 Strong organizational and time management skills. 
 Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
 Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 
 At least five years of experience in student finance operations
 Experience in the application of FERPA laws in a college/university environment.
 Experience in the utilization of financial aid software.
 Membership in professional organizations such as CASFAA, WASFAA strongly preferred.
 Prior supervisory experience, preferred
 Accounting or finance experience helpful.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • At least five years of experience in student finance operations
  • Knowledge of State and Federal financial aid laws, including Title IV regulations
  • Experience in the application of FERPA laws in a college/university environment
  • Experience in the utilization of financial aid software
  • Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to supervise and direct the activities of others / prior supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated skills in customer service orientation and effective working relationships with students, staff, and the public
  • Ability to manage sensitive, confidential issues
  • Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete projects
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and work in a fast paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Membership in professional organizations such as CASFAA, WASFAA
  • Accounting or finance experience
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What We Do

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a leader in allied health education, operating a system of postsecondary institutions including North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute, and the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. Their mission is to provide students with short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement, preparing them for essential roles in the healthcare field across California and Nevada.

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