Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Providence, RI

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
  • Community College of Rhode Island
  • Warwick, RI FULL_TIME

  • Department
    Financial Aid

    Position Category
    Staff - NonClassified

    About CCRI
    The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.
    We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

    Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
    We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

    Job Summary
    The Associate Director of Financial Aid Services is a leader within the Financial Aid Office and is responsible for the administration of a complex financial aid program, including procedure development, funding application and accounting, supervision and training of staff, in order to provide proactive and responsive service to prospective and current CCRI students.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:
    • Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
    • Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
    • Continuously endeavor to provide prospective and current students access to postsecondary education while identifying and removing barriers that prevent initial and continued enrollment.
    • Partner with other college departments to develop and implement initiatives designed to close equity gaps in under-represented student populations.


    Position-Specific Knowledge
    • Formulate, implement, review and evaluate policies, procedures and standards to ensure departmental compliance with Financial Aid guidelines and objectives.
    • Administer and conduct ongoing statistical reviews and reconciliation of all financial aid programs including Student Employment, Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Institutional and Foundation Scholarships, Federal Direct Loans and any other source of funds for student assistance.
    • Provide financial aid services to students, develop packaging strategies for awarding funds and oversee professional judgment issues.
    • Participate in program and statistical reviews/audits; provide for the implementation of resulting recommendations.
    • Maintain expertise in all areas of financial aid so that the department can plan and react positively to constantly changing Federal, State and institutional postures concerning student assistance.
    • Perform needs analyses on student applications and construct financial aid packages; authorize program disbursements.

    Student Service
    • Interview and counsel students and parents regarding financial aid programs. Make recommendations and referrals to other institutional personnel such as Advising, Admissions, etc.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to provide quality services to potential and existing students and parents.
    • Troubleshoot problems as they arise and recommend and carry out appropriate resolutions.
    • Coordinate and participate in FAFSA filing workshops for prospective and current students.
    • Oversee and coordinate departmental phone queue, email, text messaging, voicemail and front counter coverage to maintain optimal service to students and other constituents.

    Management and Leadership Skills
    • Select, supervise, train and evaluate department staff.
    • Interface with other appropriate institutional departments to coordinate programs, services and policies.

    Community Engagement
    • Be active in relevant professional associations.
    • Participate in College committees as assigned.
    • Interface with guidance counselors and community service organizations to provide timely and accurate flow of financial aid information to potential applicants.
    • Provide and evaluate data being released to outside agencies to ensure compliance.
    • Liaison with outside agencies and coordinate outreach activities.

    Administrative Duties
    • Oversee a comprehensive debt management, default prevention and financial literacy program.
    • Interface with third party vendors, including but not limited to, those performing verification and other services.
    • Prepare informational materials for publication and maintain current information on the departmental website.
    • Other related duties as required.

    Minimum Requirements
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Five years of Financial Aid (or similar) experience
    • Demonstrated experience with staff supervision
    • Demonstrated knowledge of federal financial aid regulations


    Competencies and Desired Qualifications
    • Master’s degree
    • Strong computer software (e.g., Excel) and student information systems (e.g., Banner) knowledge and skills
    • Demonstrated experience with the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD and National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) applications
    • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
    • Demonstrated experience with the Federal Direct Student Loan program

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Financial Aid Specialist - Part-time
  • Onward We Learn
  • Providence, RI PART_TIME
  • DescriptionOrganizational OverviewThe mission of Onward We Learn is to prepare and inspire young people in Rhode Island to become the first in their families to attend and complete college. From the t...
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Financial Aid Representative (Two Positions)
  • Rhode Island College
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • The Financial Aid Office at Rhode Island College administers an extensive program of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study to help students successfully manage education costs. Primary Purpose T...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Managing Director
  • Gorra Financial Group
  • Providence, RI CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Gorra Financial Group, an agency appointed with the insurance companies of OneAmerica®, is a leading financial services firm known for its commitment to excellence, creativity, and client satisfaction...
  • 24 Days Ago
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Team Lead
  • Higher Collective
  • Killingly, CT FULL_TIME
  • Exciting Opportunities: Join the newest team of Adult Use Dispensaries in CT!Are you passionate about the fast-growing cannabis industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic and customer-centric environment? I...
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Managing Director of Financial Programs
  • Rhode Island Commerce
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Statement of Duties The Managing Director of Financial Services will direct all financial programs offered to business clients of the Corporation. Develop and execute comprehensive long and short-rang...
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Financial Aid Coordinator
  • Curry College
  • Milton, MA
  • Job Description: The Financial Aid Coordinator (FAC) is a member of the Financial Aid Department residing within the Off...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Nurse on Mobile Medical Van
  • Comprehensive Community Action
  • Cranston, RI
  • Job Type Full-time Description CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Disability Educator and Advocate
  • New Hope, Inc.
  • Attleboro, MA
  • POSITION: Disability Educator and Advocate (Attleboro) Status: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Prevention Education and Outreach ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Disability Educator and Advocate
  • New Hope Inc.
  • Attleboro, MA
  • POSITION: Disability Educator and Advocate (Attleboro) Status: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Prevention Education and Outreach ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations - UMass Boston
  • Another Source
  • Boston, MA
  • At a glance: Join the dynamic team at UMass Boston and make a difference in students' lives! With the completion of a re...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations - UMass Boston
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  • Boston, MA
  • At a glance: Join the dynamic team at UMass Boston and make a difference in students' lives! With the completion of a re...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Manager Med Surg
  • Hiring Now!
  • Providence, RI
  • Summary: The Clinical Manager directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit and performs administr...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Manager Med Surg
  • Rhode Island Hospital
  • Providence, RI
  • Summary: The Clinical Manager directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit and performs administr...
  • 2/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...
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Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Cheyenne, WY
Financial aid can make or break your ability to recruit, enroll, and retain your institution's best prospects.
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Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Miami, FL
You need to allocate available aid efficiently and fairly with up-to-the-minute data and smooth communications.
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