Job Description
Work type: Full Time Administrative Location: Systems Office - Indianapolis, IN Categories: Administrative/Professional, Executive/Director/Management General Description of Position: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Financial Aid Training and Compliance, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Training and Compliance will assist with the training of financial aid staff throughout the Ivy Tech Community College system. Major Responsibilities: Assist with ensuring college-wide compliance with federal Title IV, state, and institutional programs. Assist with ensuring an effective Quality Control (QC) program for all major financial aid processes. Remain current on changes to federal and state laws that impact the administration of financial aid and provide training to all relevant stakeholders of those changes. Assist with the coordination of the annual federal and state financial aid compliance audits. Assist with maintaining Ivy Tech’s financial aid policies and procedures manual to ensure compliance with regulations and with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assist with organizing and administering a financial aid training program for current and new Ivy Tech staff and contractors. Assist with identifying any training needs, communicate those needs to the Executive Director, and assist with coordinating and implementing trainings to cover those needs. Research and answer escalated questions from staff and administration via e-mails, phone calls, and instant messages in an accurate and timely manner. Work with the Financial Aid Systems team and IT for process improvements. Assist with reporting potential fraudulent activities to the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Attend all necessary staff meetings, serve on college-wide committees as assigned, and attend external training workshops as necessary. Establish effective relationships with key campus personnel and provide necessary feedback to improve process flow and to ensure department is achieving overall goals. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Executive Director of Financial Aid Training and Compliance Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or associate degree in combination with NASFAA credentials. Three or more years’ experience administering financial aid programs. Extensive knowledge of regulations impacting the administration of Title IV programs required. Previous experience in higher education or public education. Must demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong, authentic relationships. Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail required. Proven success simultaneously managing multiple projects and initiatives required. Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Preferred Qualifications: Other Requirements: Work Hours: Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000 Annualized Team Ivy Referral: N/A Special Instructions to Applicants: Advertised: 12 May 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
