Director of Financial Aid - HAC

Do you like the stability of a company that has been around for over 145 years but the excitement and energy of a new company poised for growth? Do you enjoy your profession but really desire to make a difference in your community?

Heald College may be the right place for you. Heald College is a career college founded in 1863 that prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career- focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.

We are gearing up for a very exciting period in our long history and currently have an opening for a Director of Financial Aid at our Hayward campus.
 
Key responsibilities of this role include: 

• Supervise the Financial Aid team at the campus level.
• Counsel students on financial aid issues in order to  assist new and returning students in financing their tuition, books and other educational costs.
• Ensure timely and accurate awarding, authorization, and disbursement of federal and state financial aid at the campus level
• Process loan applications and forwards MPN to the lenders and electronic application to grantors.
• Resolve any conflicting information, ensuring complete and accurate processing and maintaining compliance with all program requirements.
• Provide courteous and efficient service to all Heald students seeking financial aid and, to assist the students in minimizing their debt by educating them on the importance of repaying student loans in a timely fashion.
• Act as a liaison to Corporate Financial Aid
• Help train campus Financial Aid Staff
• Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Determine a student’s eligibility for Federal Work Study and SEOG, and “package” (or “repackage”).

The following is required to successfully fulfill the functions of this position:

• Previous work experience in a financial aid office or educational setting.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Reconciliation Skills
• Proven ability to be detail oriented and analytical.
• Good Communications Skills
• Ability to Work in a team Environment

Heald College offers a competitive salary structure and an attractive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, tuition reimbursement plan, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
 
Heald College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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This is a staff position.