Financial Aid Director

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services and contributes to institutional strategic and enrollment planning, provides unit leadership and budget direction, and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and unit strategy in support of awarding financial aid to qualifying students.

The Office of Financial Aid is led by the Director of Financial Aid who develops, implements, documents and evaluates all financial aid and scholarship programs. The director works collaboratively to recruit and retain students for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay at all four of its campuses (Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette and Sheboygan.) UW-Green Bay is a regional comprehensive University that has strong community connections within the 16-county region and provides outreach to students and families to ensure all students are offered a pathway to their degree. UW-Green Bay is an access-oriented university that proudly serves over 52% of our students who identify as first-generation college students. Financial Aid is an integral part of student success and the Director of Financial Aid will lead their team and advise others across campus on implementation of financial aid. The director is responsible for the awarding of and disbursement of the annual financial aid expenditures, a comprehensive financial aid budget of approximately $42 Million including federal, state, institution and foundation aid. The director also ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and unit strategy in support of awarding financial aid to qualifying students. The Financial Aid Director oversees Veterans Services which is located within the Financial Aid Office.

What You'll Do

• Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of resources and alignment with the strategic plan.
• Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives.
• Develops and audits the unit budget.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.
• Advises institutional leadership and unit leadership on financial aid matters.
• Work with staff and developers to properly implement regulatory requirements into programming for our Student Information System or other related products for the adequate awarding, disbursing, tracking, etc. of all aid sources.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree at time of application
• 4 years of progressively responsible financial aid leadership experience in a college or university setting
• Proven ability to formulate and discuss interpretations of federal and state regulations related to financial aid management and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple offices to assist with the proper administration of aid

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree
• Comprehensive technical understanding of complex financial aid administrative systems to ensure integrity, accuracy and security of confidential data. UW-Green Bay uses PeopleSoft for the Student Information system
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA, Dept. of Defense and Veteran's Administration regulations and requirements

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening and and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned by supervisor as needed.

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum salary of $95,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator