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Coordinates communication between the Office of Financial Aid and other university offices including the Finance Office, the Registrar's Office, the Admissions Office, Academic Advising and Career Development, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Keeps up with changing legislation and regulations that impact the administration of federal student aid and military educational benefits.

Interprets federal statute and regulations and establishes procedures to implement changes as needed.

Communicate changes in legislation and regulations to internal audiences including but not limited to: staff, faculty, University administrators and community partners.

Counsel and advise students regarding the financial aid process as well as troubleshooting special problems or situations raised by students or members of student's families.

Management of institutional, state and federal financial aid and military educational benefits.

Responsible for monitoring, implementing and revising office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations as well as University policy.

Completes all required reports regarding expenditures of federal, state and institutional financial aid to appropriate authorities.

Responsible for budget reconciliation and audits.

Responsible for efficient and effective daily administrative and organizational functions in the office.

Hires, trains, evaluates and mentors all professional and support staff.

Oversees office budget.

Monitors aid expenditures, forecast budgets and develops appropriate packaging philosophies/strategies to leverage financial aid resources (including scholarships) that are consistent with the University's enrollment goals.

Represent the University to various internal and external customers including media, government agencies, funding agencies, professional associations, Central Administration, students and the general public.

This position is responsible for the overall administration and distribution of $50 million in financial assistance to 5,000 to 6,000 students on an annual basis.

Possess a thorough knowledge of financial aid regulations and the ability to interpret and implement new policies when applicable.

Experience with federal, state and internal financial aid compliance audits, budget management, and ability to ensure associated reports are generated in an accurate and timely manner.

There are many areas where problem solving and decision-making situations occur. Examples include developing an analytics-based packaging approach for student aid awards that maximize access for all eligible students while simultaneously producing revenue that meets institution budgetary requirements.

Failure of the Office of Financial Aid to carry out this function in an equitable, efficient and timely manner could have major financial ramifications for a majority of the University's student body and create a substantial negative impact on the recruitment and retention goals of the university.

Senior Administrators including the Chancellor, Senior Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans and Department Chairs, faculty, the Athletic Director, University of Nebraska Foundation staff, Directors in Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Department of Education officials, Central Administration staff, professional financial aid associations, prospective and current students, and their families. Representatives of high schools and other institutions of higher education.

This position receives direct supervision from the Chief Enrollment Officer

Yes

Managerial/ Professional,Office/ Service

This position exercises direct supervision over the Associate Director of Financial Aid, Assistant Directors, financial counselors and office associates.

Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand. (Usually right).