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Posted: 03-May-22
Location: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Salary: Open
Location: Wadena Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Unlimited
Job Description:
The primary purpose of the Assistant Director position is to serve all Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) students college-wide; to manage assigned financial aid processes across the college; analyze and comply with financial aid statutes and regulations; develop procedures to efficiently process student aid; communicate with internal and external customers of the college's financial aid department; and supervise student employees. This position is located on the Wadena campus.
The values that guide our work include access and opportunity, equity, inclusion, belonging, cultural competence, culturally responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement. Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve. Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.
Responsibilities:
· Live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
· Advise students and their families on the types of student financial aid available including information on the application process, budgeting, financial planning, and debt management.
· Recognition of broad and varied professional responsibilities which include but are not limited to support for campus and college operations such as: front desk coverage, registration events, Spartan Welcome Days, Commencement, this is not an exhaustive list.
· Develop and coordinate general form letters and other printed material needed in the operation of the financial aid office.
· Assure the accurate and timeliness of reports to federal, state, agency, and college authorities.
· Attendance at appropriate workshops and conferences.
Required Qualifications:
- Two-year Associate degree from an accredited college.
- Ability to interpret the complexities of federal and state regulations governing financial aid programs, interpret and explain college, state, and federal policies that impact students.
- Demonstrated computer skills sufficient to work with multiple software programs such as Office 365, student record management system, and electronic filing with an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with computer software applications and systems with the ability to create business correspondence, reports, presentations, plan and organize multiple events/activities
- Able to work evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver's license and able travel to represent the college as needed.
- Public speaking skills sufficient to present information clearly to large groups.
- Human relations/customer service skills with the ability to actively listen to and understand individuals' needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to set priorities, reason analytically, determine alternative solutions, and analyze and interpret information with a high degree of accountability and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and collaboratively in a team environment; (this list is not all inclusive).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a business or human service-related field.
- Experience using ISRS student record system.
- Minimum of three years of financial aid work experience in a college setting.
- Experience working with student record systems, project management and specialty software such as DARS, ImageNow, customer relations management systems, and Office 365.
- Knowledge of available higher education and community resources in order to recommend the most appropriate referral.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of college student development theory and varied Able to develop close working relationships college-wide, especially the Academic and Student Affairs division (particularly Counselors, Social Workers, Campus Resource Specialists, the Support Center, Enrollment, Admissions, Accessibility Resources, Financial Aid, Records) and faculty, student workers, and college administrators.
- A thorough understanding of federal and state financial aid programs and regulations.
- Knowledge of needs analysis, federal and state methodology, aid awarding, and the financial aid delivery system.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with support agencies, educational facilities, and individuals in the community on behalf of students and the institution.
About:
M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the fifth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 8,000 credit-based students and 7,000 non-credit students each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.
Mission, Vision, Values
MISSION STATEMENT
Minnesota State Community and Technical College specializes in affordable and exceptional education, service and workforce training. We welcome all students and engage them in shaping their futures and their communities.
VISION STATEMENT
A success story for every student.
VALUES
· Integrity
As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
· Inclusion
We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
· Innovation
Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve the student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.
Benefits Info:
A comprehensive benefit package offered by the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the bargaining unit contract of the position.
Benefits may include:
* Holidays, vacation and sick leave
* Retirement
* Medical and dental insurance
* Life insurance
* Accidental Death and Dismemberment
* Disability insurance
* Medical/Dental Expense Account
* Dependent Care Expense Account
* Health Reimbursement Account (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)
* Tuition Waiver (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract)
