| Department Name: Ofc of Financial Support/Scholarship UNO | Working Title: Assistant Director |
| Holder Name: | FLSA Designation: Exempt - Administrative Professional |
| FTE: |
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Oversight of Federal Programs | 60 | X | Provide administrative oversight, processing, and leadership for the Federal Pell Grant program & TEACH Grant program. Responsible for mandated federal as well as institutional verification programs to ensure as much accountability for FA eligibility as possible. Review and implement regulations and best practices. |
| Responsible for Data Transmission | 20 | X | Responsible for ensuring the receipt of FAFSA data and other related data from the Department of Education. |
| Supervise and Train Staff | 20 | X | Directly supervise two Financial Support Coordinators who assist with verification, citizen/noncitizen eligibility, and ImageNow. Assist, train, & troubleshoot as needed with UNO colleagues and with students and families regarding financial aid or other University issues. |
Strong understanding of Federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, processes and regulations, with an emphasis on Federal Pell Grant and verification regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of and proficiency with computer-based student information systems, preferably PeopleSoft. Excellent communication and analytical skills needed. Ability to organize workload and multitask. Ability to work with confidential information, use of professional judgement in decision making, train and supervise employees. Be able to assist in other areas as assigned. |
Utilizes independent judgment to make and execute decisions that may have a significant impact on many students. Maintain working knowledge of UNO institutional policies and the ability to make independent decisions. |
Decisions made have a significant impact on many students. This position is the primary person who administers Federal Pell Grant, Teach Grant, and Verification of Attendance. Errors reflect unfavorably on both the department and campus. Responsible for the supervision of two Financial Support Coordinators and over $22,000,000 in federal funds. |
Interacts with a wide variety of individuals to include UNO staff, faculty, and students. Frequent interaction and collaboration with colleges and departments, Cashiering and Student Accounts, U.S. Dept of Education, accounting, sponsored projects and other related areas. |
Responsible for conducting specialized assignments or developing programs under only general direction and guidance. [3] |
Does this position supervise?:
Yes |
What types of employees do you supervise?:
Office/ Service |
Type of Supervision Exercised:
Serves as work team leader. Distributes, schedules, and monitors the progress or work tasks of the program or project. May be involved in the recommendation of personnel actions to manager. [2B] |
Office |
If Other/Combined Environment, please explain:
NA |
| Sit: Continually (67-100%) | Bending: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Stand: Occasionally (1-33%) | Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Walk: Occasionally (1-33%) | Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required | Crawling: Not Required |
| Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%) | Climbing: Not Required |
| Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs | Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs |
| Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs | Pull: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs |