Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Cheyenne, WY

Western Nebraska Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Financial Aid Director.

Responsibilities: Supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities and operations of the financial aid function including administering financial aid with the assurance of compliance with various State and Federal guidelines and regulations. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the financial aid process; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures. Manage the Financial Aid Office, staff, and budget, coordinate Federal, State and college programs to meet deadline dates and reporting responsibilities, act as liaison with Federal, State and private agencies regarding student financial aid, and represent the college at regional and State financial aid meetings. Coordinate financial aid workshops for students both on- and off-campus; train students at money management seminars to become fiscally responsible.

Qualifications: Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field. Five years of increasingly responsible administrative or staff experience in financial aid assistance programs including two years of supervisory and administrative responsibility. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC’s vehicle insurance.

Salary: Commensurate.

Start Date: Negotiable.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Application Procedure: Email cover letter, current resume, academic transcripts, and the completed Employment Application (available at wncc.edu at the top of the Human Resources page) to hrdirector@wncc.edu; or mail to Human Resources Office, Western Nebraska Community College, 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1815; or fax to 308.635.6161.

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