Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships Salary  $73,601.00 - $99,700.00 Annually Location  Youngstown, OH Job Type  Professional Administrative Division  Student Affairs & Inst Effectivenes Department Financial Aid and Scholarships Opening Date 04/23/2024 Bargaining Unit Status  Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit Salary Grade G9 Full-time Equivalency 1.0 Summary of Position Oversees administration of all financial aid programs and the strategic utilization of financial aid funds to support recruitment and retention; directs the management and administration of scholarship award programs. Develops and expands the Federal Work Study award program; understands and manages federal and state regulations and institutional policies; provides senior level administrators and board of trustees with information that educates and ensures compliance with federal, state, institutional, agency, donor, and veterans financial aid programs; represents the University with the media, and at community service outreach and recruitment activities; ensures compliance and represents the University with auditors, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and other outside agencies; works collaboratively during donor outreach activities that solicit scholarship funds; uses advancements in technology to communicate with students and streamline operations; publishes processing statistics and data (dashboards); manages operations and personnel activities. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Supervises staff; assigns and reviews work; establishes timeframes for the completion of assigned tasks; trains and orients new employees; approves/disapproves requests for paid leaves; interviews candidates for employment and makes recommendations for hire; evaluates employee work performance; receives and responds to grievances; provides assistance with the development of unit work procedures and policies. Constructs budget and monitors federal and state aid programs. Ensures regulatory compliance and consistency as well as compliance with all university policies and federal and state regulations pertaining to student aid and veterans affairs. Ensures that departmental programs contribute to the institution's enrollment management goals. Provides financial aid services to complement and enhance the University's ability to meet enrollment goals. Oversees the management and administration of scholarship award programs to include monitoring, budgeting, and awarding of student scholarships. Develops and expands the Federal Work Study award program in order to provide need-based employment for students. Represents University by conducting community service financial aid outreach and recruitment programs on and off campus. Represents University with media regarding federal, state, and institutional aid matters and programs. Serves as awarding official and final signature authority in all matters related to University, Gateway Football Conference, Horizon League, and NCAA regulations involving athletic grant-in-aid awards to student athletes. Presents financial aid data and/or challenges to executive officers as appropriate. Chairs all athletic grant-in-aid grievance hearings. Serves as liaison for internal and external constituents and University departments as appropriate. Provides budget analysis and projected expenditure forecasts for all institutional scholarships and grants and campus-based aid funds to constituents as needed. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. Performs other related duties as assigned. Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. <