Financial Aid Director

Grantham Education Corporation is actively seeking a Financial Aid Director for their Kansas City, Missouri location.•Train, Develop and Manage Financial Aid department and representatives
•Title IV funding administration
•Ensure federal & state guidelines for student enrollment and financial aid eligibility are met
•Counsel students to determine financial aid needs / options
•Perform student "Needs Analysis"
•Review student files to ensure accurate funding
•Ensure compliance with federal & state policies
•Answer financial aid questions with students and/or parents
•Responsible for reviewing Satisfactory Student Academic Progress•Coordinate with campus bookkeeper to ensure proper disbursements offederal funds to students
•Monitor student account payments
•Interact with outside agencies including the DOE and loan processing companies
•Monitor & maintain electronic data entry, retrieval & reconciliation for 3rd party lender
•Maintain required federal & state certifications for self & staff to ensure employment eligibility
•Responsible for Accounts Receivable, Student Status & SSCR reports
REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelors degree required
•5-10 years experience as a Financial Aid officer / representative
•Knowledge of Federal & State loanprograms
•Experience with work-study, scholarship & campus based federal funding programs
•Experience with refund issues
•Hands on knowledge of crossover issues / financial aid packages
•5+ years of management experience
•Ability to interact with all levels of individuals involved in financial aid process
•Computer skills including MicroSoft Office Suite
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Detail oriented & Problem solver•Ability to Multi-Task & Research skills
•Accounting background required