Assistant Financial Aid Director

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Aid

SUPERVISES: Work-study students as needed

FLSA: Exempt X FACULTY______ APT __ COACH _____

TRAVEL: Travel to our Craig Campus will be an expectation of this position

SALARY: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 / year

Excellent benefit package including retirement and health insurance is available

SICK LEAVE: 10 hours per month PERSONAL LEAVE: 15 hours per year

COLLEGE-WIDE ___X____CAMPUS: __X __RANGELY _ __CRAIG

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student
success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of
surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a
small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO
and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife,
and small rural communities.

The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology (Flight), Aviation
Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also
offer great opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Automotive Technology. The
college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs so students have excellent choices in their
degree plans.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will play a critical role in our Student Services Department by
administering student loan, work-study, as well as veteran and grant programs for students. The
Assistant Director of Financial Aid position must effectively work with the Director of Financial Aid to
administer financial aid programs in support of the mission and vision of CNCC to ensure access and
support progression and performance of our students. These responsibilities require strong interpersonal
skills, attention to detail and the ability to work with a diverse student population, as well as an aptitude
for administering financial aid programs to ensure compliance with all FERPA and Federal Title IV
regulations.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
1. Assist students with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Explain the program in

detail to both parents and students during advising meetings as needed.
2. Will assist Veterans and be the second School Certifying Official (SCO) for CNCC in all Veteran

matters pertaining to Veteran’s Education Benefits for both the CNCC Rangely and CNCC Craig
Campuses. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• 85/15 Reports
• Attend monthly “VA Office Hours” trainings

3. Coordinate, facilitate and host FAFSA nights at local area high schools.
4. Coordinate with the Admissions Office for campus visits with all prospective students.
5. Assist all students with Bank Mobile. Help students with questions about refunds and assist them to

set-up accounts as needed.
6. Each Semester, will be responsible for placing financial aid holds on student accounts to ensure

financial aid is released after census date.
7. Responsible for inputting all attributes for in-district funding (Moffat County Board, Rio Blanco

County Board and Western Undergraduate Exchange, etc.) to ensure all financial aid cost of
attendance are managed correctly.

8. Verify student FAFSA information for accuracy. Contact students if any additional information is
needed, and assist the student with completion of the FAFSA and verification paperwork.

9. Upload student documents into BANNER Document Management (BDM) System.
10. Responsible for the adjustment of student budgets to ensure financial aid is not over-awarded.

Process all FAFSA based student awards so each student can view their information in the CNCC
Crossroads portal. Send FAFSA award and missing information letters.

11. Will be responsible for verification of student loan requirements. This will include processing and
certification of direct student loans (Stafford Loans).

12. Complete monthly reconciliation of Pell Grants and direct loans if Director is unavailable.
13. Meet with third party vendors regularly to discuss best plans for student loan repayments for

students who are in default and/or delinquent on their student loans.
14. Responsible for assisting all students with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid

appeals.
15. Will meet with all students who are interested in work-study opportunities, and discuss qualifications

with potential students.
16. Work with the Foundation Director and students for Foundation Scholarships
17. Perform weekly checks to help reduce the number of fraudulent applicants. Place holds as

appropriate.
18. Attend meetings on behalf of the Financial Aid Department (See below):

• Default Management group
• Monthly Student Services meetings
• Rural Financial Aid Director Meetings
• FAMS Director Meetings
  

ESSENTIAL/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or
experience as indicated below:
Education & Training

• Associate’s Degree in Business & Administration, or other related field. A minimum of five

Licensure/Certification
• Valid Colorado driver license

Equipment & Skills
• Computer and printer

• Telephone/fax machine

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Administration or other related field.

• A minimum of ten (10 ) years of experience in financial aid be considered in lieu of completed

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of
recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for
exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment
including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic
origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information,
gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and
activities. Colorado Northwestern Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack
of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education
programs.

The College has designated Jennifer Rea, Associate Director of Campus Life, as its Title IX/EO
Coordinator and Brett Caskey, Vice President of Student Services, as its ADA/Section 504/Title II with
the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. If you
have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at (970) 675-3229 or
jennifer.rea@cncc.edu and for questions regarding ADA/Section 504/Title II please contact Brett
Caskey at 970-675-3213 or brett.caskey@cncc.edu. Reasonable accommodations are available. To
request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Angela Miller, Executive Director of Human
Resources, at 970.675.3235 or angela.miller@cncc.edu.

You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal
Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

Title IX/EO Coordinator
Name: Jennifer Rea
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3229

Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Name: Zachary Stevenson
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3312

Deputy EO Coordinator
Name: Angela Miller
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3235

ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator
Name: Brett Caskey
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3213