Director of Financial Aid

This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Director of Financial Aid

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Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interview, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.

In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.

If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at or .

LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

The Director of Financial Aid has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the administration of all Financial Aid and veterans' program, and oversees Financial Aid programs for Inmate Education. The Director of Financial Aid also coordinates the activities of the financial aid department. This is an exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Student Services Department.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Two to four years of experience on jobs leading to this position

• Master's degree in a related discipline is preferred

Commensurate with experience

40 hours per week

Prepare and submit all necessary federal, state, city and institutional reporting for financial aid and veterans' administration required meeting all deadlines

Satisfy all requirements for all Federal and State Reporting for grants and loans

Develop and monitor all institutional packaging and financial aid policies

Monitor that the institution is in compliance with all aid delivery and student consumer information for federal, state and internal financial aid regulators (including internal audits within department)

Research, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations including guidelines to Title IV programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations

Establish strategies for the effective and efficient delivery of financial aid awards to students that maximize retention and recruitment goals

Administers and monitors the Veterans Administration student financial assistance programs

Coordinate outreach efforts to external constituencies; Oversee departmental operations and training; perform need analysis as needed

Counsel student and parents; Conduct Financial Aid workshops and presentations for students, parents and constituent

In coordination with the Financial Appeals Team perform professional judgment and consider appeals

Oversee Financial Aid programs for Inmate Education, including site visits for to local state and federal prisons

Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate departmental staff; Coordinate departmental staff development

Maintain and actively participate in National and State of Texas Financial Aid Associations, Department of Education, and attends trainings

Other related duties, as assigned