Associate Director, Financial Aid Systems

 

Job Title: Associate Director, Financial Aid Systems

Department: Student Financial Services

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver passionate about making financial aid more efficient and accessible? Colorado College is seeking an Associate Director of Financial Aid Systems to drive innovation, streamline processes, and optimize student financial services. As a key leader on the senior management team, you'll leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance financial aid operations, oversee systems integration, and ensure compliance with federal and institutional policies. You'll work with platforms like PowerFaids, Banner, and Slate to automate workflows, manage reporting, and improve the student experience. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through technology and data-driven solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Optimize Financial Aid Processes: Develop, implement, and document office-wide processes and procedures, particularly those which utilize technology to advance office and college goals. Subject areas may include packaging, file reading, student employment, customer service, or the financial services student timeline/lifecycle.

Systems Management & Integration: Serve as the primary administrator and campus liaison for all systems integration and management, including maintaining the flow of information between PowerFaids, Banner (college-wide system), Technolutions Slate (Admission CRM), and Touchnet (student billing software).

Data & Compliance Oversight: Build, maintain, and oversee the production and dissemination of all internal and external reports including, but not limited to Common Data Set, Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium, IPEDS, and NCAA Athletic Reporting.

Team Leadership & Collaboration: Work in partnership with Associate Director of Operation to provide consistent management experiences and expectations for staff. Work closely with office staff to automate processes in innovative ways using established and new computer systems.

Student Financial Aid Administration: Review financial aid applications and appeals in a timely manner, accurately package and award student financial aid in accordance with institutional and governmental policies and regulations. Reconcile federal and state funds monthly.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in a financial aid office to include database management; thorough knowledge of Federal Title IV financial aid regulations; proven strong innovative technical skills in data management, data processing concepts and computerized systems related to financial aid; personal integrity and ethics, outstanding communication skills, and dedication to excellence in service and the delivery of financial assistance to students; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving the financial aid process through the deployment of technology and automations.

Preferred Qualifications

Substantial knowledge and experience of PowerFAIDS financial aid software and/or Banner systems as well as computer programming background, either through training or experience.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 4/6/25
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

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