DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCE (FINANCIAL AID)

Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ: CECO), ranks fourth on FORTUNE magazines 2004 list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, and is the world's largest on-campus provider of private, for-profit postsecondary education, operating 80 brick-and-mortar campuses worldwide.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCE (FINANCIAL AID)

This position is based in Sacramento, California at our IADT Sacramento Campus and is responsible for setting up the school's Student Finance department, performing all responsibilities of the department until staff is hired and trained, then moving into more of a management role as the school grows. The position will also ensure the financing all current and potential students in compliance with all policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct and monitor operations to ensure Student Finance is in compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and corporate guidelines/regulations.
Manage daily/weekly goals of subordinates.
Keep current on federal, state, accreditation and corporate guidelines/regulations as it relates to student finance processing.
Ensure Cash/Packaged percentage is met or exceeded on all students.
Monitor all management reports to ensure any issues/concerns are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Identify and process all Return of Title IV funds in accordance with federal, state, accreditation guidelines/regulations and CEC policy.
Staff hiring, training, evaluation and coaching.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES:
Able to work constructively and communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents and all members of the school team; as well as external agencies such as Department of Education, Lenders, Guarantors, etc.
Strong computer and process skills.
High energy, creative and innovative leader with strong collaboration skills.
Strong orientation to process management.
Strong orientation towards high-volume, fast-paced, time sensitive business operations.
High ethical standards.
Customer service orientation.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
At least 3 years of management and Financial Aid experience.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, motivational, coaching and results driven in a customer-focused environment.
Effective comprehension, listening, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of internal control concepts and principles, admissions, tuition planning, student financial services and retention.
Knowledge of default management, regulatory audits, state and federal compliance rules.

There is no relocation assistance provided for this position.

If you possess all the required skills, please email your resume and salary history indicating Job Code SAC-DOF to: [Click here for email]

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