Assistant Director for Student Financial Services

Description

About the Job

The Assistant Director of Student Financial Services Operations manages the administration of Student Financial Services programs by overseeing a variety of daily Student Financial Services processing and providing functional and technical support within the Student Financial Services module of Ellucian Colleague.
 
About CCU      
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.       
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)      
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.       
A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.  
   
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.    
 
Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.    
What is most appealing about working at CCU?      

Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?

Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.

Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

 We’re looking for candidates who have:   

The ability to evaluate and implement improved functionality in all electronic financial aid processes and procedures within the Colleague environment.

The ability to manage computer application platforms designed for processing financial aid.

The ability to supervise team members and promote an environment of teamwork, cooperation, and goal setting to achieve team and individual KPI’s.

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Key Job Duties

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming Students to impact the world with grace and truth. The title contributes to this mission by promoting excellence in completing job duties.

Supervise the financial aid operations team

Administer federal and state student financial assistance

Determine students’ eligibility for financial aid

Monitor and direct compliance with financial award conditions

Accurately disburse Federal student aid to students following Department of Education regulations

Work directly with lenders in administering private student loans

Oversee the return of Title IV funding for unearned federal aid

Provide leadership in federal financial aid compliance, including Title IV audits

Manage all financial aid communication flow

Administer Satisfactory Academic Progress processes 

Provide oversight for all published financial aid information, including forms, web pages, and the financial aid handbooks

Collaborate on all student transactions that result in a potential student account and financial aid eligibility change, such as administrative drops, course withdrawals, medical/hardship withdrawals, and university withdrawals

Collaborate with Student Payments on adjustments to student account balances

Complete timely student enrollment with the National Student Clearinghouse.

 Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.     
     
What we offer our employees:      
     
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay range for this job is $24.00 to 27.00 per hour.  Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.      
     
Application Deadline    
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Spiritual Requirements

Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.

Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.

Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.

Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.