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Kentucky Community & Technical College System is hiring a Director of Financial Aid to lead the financial aid and scholarships operation at Madisonville Community College, reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs. The role manages Federal Title IV, state, and institutional aid programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. It also oversees audits, trains staff on financial aid processes, and serves as the college's primary contact with the Department of Education.

Highlights

Manages Federal Title IV aid, state grant and scholarship programs, and institutional scholarships
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional aid regulations and reporting requirements
Reconciles federal and state aid accounts
Oversees annual audits, internal reviews, and risk management for Title IV programs
Serves as the college's primary contact with the U.S. Department of Education and state aid agencies
Leads, trains, and evaluates financial aid staff
Trains faculty and staff on financial aid processes and student eligibility issues
Presents financial aid information to students and parents at high schools and campus events
Maintains the Program Participation Agreement and Eligibility and Certification Approval Report
Partners with college stakeholders on strategic planning and resource allocation
Participates in college committees as assigned
Requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or higher education administration with four years of relevant experience and two years of supervisory experience, with a master's degree preferred
Pays a minimum of $63,708 per year
Includes a benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match

Director of Financial Aid Full Description

Madisonville Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Director of Financial Aid reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs. This position provides leadership and direction to the financial aid and scholarships operation, as well as to other departments regarding the award and management of all student aid programs. Monitors the operational aspects of a college's financial aid program and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Duties:

Manage Federal Title IV aid programs, state grant and scholarship programs, institutional scholarships, and any other student aid provided by outside donors. This includes ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional aid regulations, policies, and reporting requirements, reconciling federal and state aid accounts, and communicating financial aid policies and changes clearly to students, staff, and the community.
Oversee annual audits, internal reviews, and risk management activities related to Title IV programs.
Serve as the college’s primary contact for the U.S. Department of Education and state aid agencies regarding program administration and compliance.
Provide leadership, direction, training, performance goals, and evaluation of staff to ensure effective daily operations, staff supervision, and delivery of quality service.
Train faculty and staff on financial aid processes and student eligibility issues.
Ensure students and parents are well-informed about financial aid options by providing informational materials, individual guidance, and presentations at high schools, on-campus events, and other venues. Update and manage the Program Participation Agreement and Eligibility and Certification Approval Report with the Department of Education.
Collaborate effectively with various College stakeholders to assist in the development of strategic planning initiatives and unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources that align with the strategic plan.
Serve on college committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Higher Education Administration or related field) and four years of relevant work experience plus two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
Master’s degree (Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Higher Education Administration or related field) and six (6) years of relevant work experience plus Four (4) years of supervisory experience is preferred.

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Director of Financial Aid

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Director of Financial Aid Full Description

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