Director of Financial Aid
Company: Lane Community College
Location: Eugene
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Job Description:
Please see Special Instructions for more details.Applicant
InstructionsTo be considered a candidate for this position, all of
the following must be included in the application package: *
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure all
employment and education dates are filled in.* The CV/Resume may
not take the place of any one section in the application.Required
Documents
1. Online Application - complete in
entirety and submitted online2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest -
not to exceed 1-2 pages (size 12 font / 2 point line spacing)
addressing the essential functions of: * Leadership * Change
management * Financial aid program administration3. Resume/ C/V -
Comprehensive of experience, education and accomplishments -
addressing how you meet the position requirements. 4. Additional
Document/ Work Related References - provide two (2) professional
work related references. **Do not send Letters of Reference.If
applicable:
5. DD214 - Veterans, please fax,
email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of
disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College.
castrod@lanecc.eduQuestions? * For assistance with the online
application call 541-463-5586* For position questions contact Dana;
Castrod@lanecc.edu AA/EEO Statement: Lane Community College is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled
Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We
encourage a safe and hospitable environment for women, minority,
veteran and disabled candidates.
- Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for
all positions. For accommodations and questions call
541-463-5586.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your
documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human
Resources, castrod@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
- Lane Community College ensures that all veteran documentation
submitted to HR will remain confidential.
- Lane employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at
the time their work is being performed.
- Provide all documents as requested; a resume may not take the
place of any section of the application.
- Unofficial or Official Transcripts are required for this
position at the time of hire. See instructions below.
- Candidates will be able to implement and ensure an "equity
lens" is used to assess, implement and maintain systems and
structures that are inclusive and respectful.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. * Our
application is used to determine your initial salary placement for
selected candidates. All employment and education history will be
considered. How to monitor your application
1. Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into
your safe sending list. Notifications will be sent toward the end
of search process. Be sure to check your spam mail.
2. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will
show your status in the search.
* See applicant instructions. Positions close at 9:00 pm. Location:
Main Campus Classification: Management Position Type: Management
Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire Salary/Wage: Annual Salary/Wage
Range: $70,454 - $98,582 (Management Salary Band 4A) * Our
application is used to determine your initial salary placement for
selected candidates. All employment and education history will be
considered. In addition to salary, an excellent benefit package is
provided.
- Our Management Benefits package includes a generous
contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term
disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time. All
employees are compensated through electronic direct deposit.
Working Schedule: Full-time; Variable work hours based upon
department needs; weekends, evenings and travel may be required.
Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 pm.
- Masters Degree or combination of education and experience.
Required Experience:
- Five (5) years of financial experience, which includes at least
three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience.
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal
background check. Preferred Education
- Masters Degree in Higher Education Leadership, Business
Administration, Finance, or a related field. Preferred Experience
- Experience with Community College Federal/State Financial
Aid
- Bargaining Unit (union) experience
- Budget planning and development
- Higher Education instruction and Student Affairs
experience
- Experience with under-served and non-traditional students
Multicultural experience and bilingual proficiency in World
languages is preferred. A demonstrated commitment to promote and
enhance the concepts of social justice and cultural competent
behaviors is expected. Equivalency Statement: Equivalent
combination of training and experience will be considered for
meeting minimum qualifications. Applicants are responsible to show
how their personal training and experience would qualify them for
the position. Position Purpose: The Director of Financial Aid,
working with the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, sets
the vision and mission for the financial aid team to successfully
manage federal and state financial aid programs. Essential
Functions: Essential Functions Leadership
- Facilitate the delivery of federal and state financial
programs.
- Develop and supervise financial aid team through coaching,
mentoring, facilitating, and professional development.
- Promote the college vision, mission, values and strategic
directions; enhance and support student enrollment and success;
ensure collaborative, integrated and effective practices.
- Collaborate with Student Affairs Leadership to ensure
integrated, fiscally sustainable practices that promote quality
instruction and student success.
- Promote and foster collegiality; initiate and/or support
change, creativity, and innovation processes.
- Promote development and implementation of diversity
initiatives; facilitate staff participation in college-wide
diversity initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regional accreditation policy and
standards on instruction and student services.
- Utilize new technologies and web based tools to improve
financial aid application and disbursement processes.
Administration
- Lead financial aid services and programs to ensure effective
enrollment management and the development and assessment of student
recruitment and retention strategies.
- Leverage financial aid team skills to advance department
goals.
- Professionally represent the College at local, state and
national levels.
- Supervise the coordination, preparation and submission of
reports required by local, state and national agencies.
- Identify and participate in opportunities for individual
professional development.
- Actively support affirmative action goals and equal opportunity
efforts at individual, divisional and college levels; facilitate
effective recruiting and retention of a diverse workforce.
- Manage and monitor financial aid departmental budget in
collaboration with college leadership utilize data in decision
making to ensure effective, efficient and sustainable use of
resources.
- Manage employment and termination actions, recruitment process,
assignment, supervision and evaluation of staff in collaboration
with Executive Team and Human Resources. Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane's core value of social justice by ensuring
such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and
personal differences, are the basis of employee interpersonal
communications and relationships in all position responsibilities.
This is done regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender
identity or expression, social class, marital status, national
origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's
status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment
status.
- Evaluate and maintain ADA compliance and appropriate access to
persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of
students and staff with disabilities.
- Administer financial aid programs within federal and state
regulatory requirements; develop institutional policies and
procedures supporting compliance and the needs of Lane
students.
- Manage institutional eligibility issues and maintain program
participation with the U.S. Department of Education; develop
funding formulas and awarding plans that maximize student benefits
within available resources.
- Serve as a leader and member of internal committees and
councils involved in governance of the institution; represent Lane
in state, regional, and national higher education and financial aid
organizations.
- Represent community college and financial aid opportunities to
members of the community, including prospective students and their
families, civic organizations, high schools and government and
non-profit social services agencies.
Other related duties as assigned. Supervision Statement: Reports to
the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs. Physical
Demands/Working Environment: This position works indoors and is
exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office
noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and
visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or
stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and
psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may
require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:
- Comprehensive detailed knowledge of the legal, statutory,
regulatory and internal policy requirements of financial aid
administration; thorough working knowledge of the use of Federal,
State, and automated systems and the technical and process elements
that support the delivery of financial aid to students. Thorough
working knowledge of basic financial accounting and fiscal issues
and the College student service systems and processes such as
financial processes, HR management and processes, labor relations,
higher education legal issues; the interdependence of academic and
student affairs; college policies, public relations and technology;
student judicial processes; demonstrated understanding of higher
education instructional and student affairs processes, challenges
and opportunities; disability, mental health, and other student
access issues. Skill in:
- Collaborative and participatory decision making utilizing the
efforts of others, analysis, organization and administration;
problem solving; interpersonal relationships; communication,
coaching, mentoring, team building, recognition and collaborative
leadership; facilitation and conflict resolution and negotiation;
demonstrated cultural competence; crisis intervention and
management; direct, open, clear and concise communication both
verbal and written; skillful and active listening; meeting
facilitation; management of complex budget; planning skills, vision
and initiative to anticipate and manage rapid institutional and
technology changes. Ability to:
- Effectively lead, guide and encourage staff; be a visionary and
transactional leader; initiate and implement best practices; manage
a high degree of complexity, including ability to address multiple
projects and issues at the highest level of the organization;
collaborate with collective bargaining units; foster and promote a
respectful environment by interacting positively with students,
staff and other members of diverse communities; use and promote
computer technology to enhance learning; promote an environment of
innovation and creativity; work with community organizations and
other institutions; implement outcomes and assessment in the
learning process; advocate for Enrollment and Student Financial
Services and more specifically the financial aid team, within the
College and community at large; demonstrate an active collegial,
cooperative workplace; relate interpersonally with students, staff
and the public; promote a strategic vision for areas of
responsibility; demonstrated ability to build systems that promote
communication and transparency. To be considered a candidate for
this position, all of the following must be included in the
application package:
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure all
employment and education dates are filled in.
- The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the
application. Required Documents
1. Online Application - complete in
entirety and submitted online
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest - not to exceed 1-2 pages (size
12 font / 2 point line spacing) addressing the essential functions
of:
* Leadership
* Change management
* Financial aid program administration
3. Resume/ C/V - Comprehensive of experience, education and
accomplishments - addressing how you meet the position
requirements.
4. Additional Document/ Work Related References - provide two (2)
professional work related references. **Do not send Letters of
Reference.
If applicable:
5. DD214 - Veterans, please fax,
email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of
disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College.
castrod@lanecc.eduQuestions?
- For assistance with the online application call
541-463-5586
- For position questions contact Dana; Castrod@lanecc.edu
Transcript Instructions: Transcripts are Required at Time of Hire
Official transcripts will be required if you are the selected
candidate for the position.
- Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from
hire if you are the selected candidate for the position. College
and Division Information: College Information The goal of Lane
Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and
transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are
dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with
businesses in the community to help shape the current and future
workforce. Lane is a learning-centered community college that
provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities
that include: History Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local
citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a
successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was
founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for
its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college
is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane's
main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and
for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to
more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than
57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in
the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette
Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some
peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area's
scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many
opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and
enjoying the view. See what's new at www.eugenecascadescoast.org/
(link is external). Union Association: Managers Working Agreement
Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with
an asterisk (*).
- * Summarize your multicultural experiences. How will this
experience support under-served, under-represented and
non-traditional student populations? (1200 characters maximum,
spaces included) (Open Ended Question)
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