Position Summary Applications are being accepted for the Director of Financial Planning and Assistance position. The Director supervises and coordinates the Office of Financial Assistance, develops and manages the yearly institutional financial aid budget, and administers the federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. The position also serves as a member of the Enrollment Management leadership team, along with directors of admissions, operations and transfers, strategic initiatives, and athletics.
Duties & Responsibilities Manage and supervise the Office of Financial Assistance. Develop and manage, through detailed analysis, the annual institutional financial assistance budget. Prepare and submit the annual Federal Fiscal Operation Report and Application for Funds (FISAP). Monitor all program expenditures and fund balances. Annual audit of financial assistance funds. Provide financial counseling, planning, and advising to prospective and current students and parents. Prepare financial assistance awards to prospective and current students. Establish and implement federal, state, and institutional awarding policies and procedures. Coordinate the awarding of funded and endowed scholarships. Develop written communication pieces for returning and prospective students.
Submit in a timely and accurate manner, reports to various associations (ACM, Iowa College Student Aid Commission, etc.) Represent the college at on-campus and off-campus admission and financial assistance programs.
Coordinate and manage the staffing of the Financial Assistance personnel.
Serve as the college coordinator for the Tuition Exchange Program. Implement and update the online computer system including the development of computer reports and training of staff as to the proficiency of the system. Represent Cornell College at local, state, regional, and national conferences. Other duties as assigned. Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. (See our diversity statement here .) About Cornell College Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.
Qualifications and Education Requirements A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. Three years of related experience in higher education is required.
Preferred Skills Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, and preparing financial aid awards. Ability to counsel students and parents on financing an education. Ability to effectively communicate and interact professionally in a variety of situations (in person and on the telephone). Ability to maintain confidentiality. Skills in analyzing data, creating financial aid budgets, and knowledge of computers. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel is helpful.
Working Conditions Work is performed primarily while seated in an office environment. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This position works in-person.
Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year. The hiring pay range for the position is $70,000 - $80,000.
Application Process To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
