Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid Job Description

Reports to the Vice President of Student Services. The major duties and responsibilities include:

1. Implementing the Student Financial Aid Program to assist all eligible students and facilitate their progress as students of Ranger College.

2. Ascertaining those functions are carried out in accordance with federal, state, and institutional rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

3. Responsible for Hazlewood Exemption awarding and reporting

4. Preparing reports to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Federal financial aid offices; State financial aid offices; and any other agency which aids students enrolled at Ranger College.

5. Developing student work positions and assigning work-study employees.

6. Assisting in the development and implementation of processes necessary to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the Student Services Division and the College.

7. Maintaining up-to-date records on all student scholarships, one-year scholarships, endowed scholarships, and gifts earmarked to become endowed student scholarships.

8. Maintaining knowledge, training, and familiarity with appropriate software and processes to work within federal guidelines and regulations.

9. Maintaining an up-to-date summary sheet of information on student scholarships for administrative, Regents, and public consumption.

10. Serving as chief reporting officer to Federal financial aid offices; State financial aid offices; and any other agency that may become involved in aiding students enrolled at Ranger College.

11. Preparing the FISAP report.

12. Prepare Clearing House FVT/GE Reports

13. Processing financial aid and scholarship applications and supporting documentation.

14. Responding to requests for information by composing and typing letters, memos, and/or notes to explain areas in question.

15. Supporting the faculty by assisting them to understand how financial aid is awarded, what scholarships are available, and how they may recommend or encourage students to make use of the resources available.

16. Preparing and submitting an annual budget to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

17. Supervising all financial aid assistants.

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: At least 5 years’ work-related experience

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or other Requirement: None

ANNUAL SALARY/BENEFITS: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Group health and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health) and retirement benefits (TRS or ORP). Optional benefits include disability and dental insurance.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations. College Home Page: [www.rangercollege.edu](http://www.rangercollege.edu/)

_Ranger College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities._

_The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:_

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_Human Resources_

_Ranger College_

_254.647.3234 ext. 7003_

_hr@rangercollege.edu_