Director of Financial Aid

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Closing Date:

06/23/2025

Type of Position:

Administration - Student AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:

Business Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Financial Aid works under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and provides overall strategic direction to the Office of Financial Aid. This position is governed by state and federal laws along with institution policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works cooperatively with campus faculty, staff, and students to fulfill the Mission of the College.
• Serves as Financial Aid Lead through the Workday student implementation process, including preparing for proper implementation and conversion of all students’ financial processes and information to the Workday Student Information System.
• Plans, directs, and implements a comprehensive financial aid delivery system comprised of federal and state loan, grant, and scholarship programs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates financial aid policies and procedures of the institution within the framework of federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Develops student costs of attendance, including tuition, fees, books, living expenses, etc.
• Oversees the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and Return of Title IV Funds processes.
• Annually completes the college’s Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP), IPEDS, ADHE Reporting, and Net Price Calculator, as well as other reports as needed.
• Counsel students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding available federal and state financial aid programs.
• Ensures security, confidentiality, and safety of financial aid records.
• Works cooperatively with the Business Office/Student Accounts in developing and maintaining sound financial stewardship practices.
• Provides training and supervision to Office of Financial Aid personnel to ensure effective and efficient operations of the department.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations for Office of Financial Aid staff.
• Actively serves and participates on campus committees, as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge and best practices in the field of financial aid by attending local, state, regional, or national conferences, meetings and webinars.
• Plans and implements the Office of Financial Aid budget.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, accounting, educational administration or related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Three years’ experience in management/leadership position or prior financial aid experience
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these requirements at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Some travel for training is required

Additional Information:

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, an up-to-date resume, and unofficial transcripts. Applications missing any of the required documents will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) is an equal opportunity institution. UA Cossatot does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to UA Cossatot’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

*Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

*Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

$50,807 range, final salary determined by education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes