POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Interprets, implements and ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures related to financial aid.

· Develops budgets and oversees expenditures for financial aid and scholarship programs, as well as the financial aid/scholarship office budget.

· Builds a strong Financial Aid team, and trains and develops financial aid personnel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures.

· Participates as a member of an Enrollment Management Team, and helps to create a financial aid strategy that promotes the institution’s enrollment goals.

· Reviews financial aid files, verifies information for completeness and accuracy, awards financial aid, resolves discrepancies, and solves problems.

· Coordinates and monitors electronic data entry, transmission, and records for financial aid transactions.

· Advises students, faculty, parents, and staff regarding financial aid programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Masters degree required. Preference for educational background in business, student services, and/or higher education administration.

· Five years of related experience.

· Knowledge of college administration, and student financial aid programs and regulations.

· Ability to analyze and manage financial resources.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the college community.

· Preference for experience and knowledge of NCAA financial aid regulations.

· Preference for strong computer skills, including knowledge of student database applications such as SCT’s Banner.

CONTRACT: Full time (12 months) position. Hiring Salary Range: $45,000 to $50,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application review begins August 5, 2008, open until filled. Submit a Dixie State College application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources , Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. FAX: (435) 656-4001. For more information call 435-652-7520.

About Dixie State College: Dixie State College is a state supported community college that also offers a limited number of quality baccalaureate degrees; the enrollment is over 8,000 students. Dixie State College's mission is to help students achieve their academic, career, and life goals, including goals related to basic skills, core content knowledge and knowledge that broadens and enriches students' lives. With a lower-division open-door admission policy, the College welcomes students, young and old, who represent diverse educational, ethnic, national, and economic backgrounds.

St. George, home of Dixie State College, is located 300 miles south of Salt Lake City and 110 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. With a population of 55,000, St. George is a tourist mecca because of its proximity to such scenic wonders as Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks, Cedar Breaks and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments, and Lakes Powell and Mead.