The Director of Financial Assistance Services is responsible for the administration and oversight of programs and personnel that ensure the efficient, equitable, and student-centered delivery of financial assistance services. This position is responsible for administrative duties associated with those functions including, but not limited to, program planning and compliance, federal aid processing, default management, administration of institutional scholarships/waiver programs and veteran education benefits. This position supervises full-time and part-time professional and classified staff. The Director of Financial Assistance Services reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success.
JOB DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
COLLEGIALITY/SERVICE
STRATEGIC PLANNING/COMPLIANCE
MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISION
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/ABILITIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY:
$70,000
BENEFITS:
Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off and opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: http://www.cameron.edu/hr/staff-benefits-summary.
TRAVEL:
The Director of Financial Assistance Services is expected to travel approximately 20% within Cameron University’s local and surrounding areas. If available and requested, a university vehicle will be provided. Employees will be reimbursed according to policy for travel expenses incurred while conducting official university business to include lodging, per Diem, and transportation. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
INSTITUITION:
Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.
APPLYING:
Attachments must include a COVER LETTER INDICATING EXPERIENCE APPLICABLE TO THE POSITION, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial are acceptable at this point), NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES. Only those candidates that submit a complete application along with the requested documentation are assured of receiving full consideration.
DEADLINE:
Applications will be received until the position is filled.
EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VETS/DISABILITY
Required Skills Required Experience