Assistant Director

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Position Title	Assistant Director
About this Opportunity	Ball State University welcomes applications for an Assistant Director position in our Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness	At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
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FLSA	Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week	40
Length of Assignment	Full-Time At-Will
Position Function	Determine financial aid eligibility, perform need analysis and determine appropriate aid packages for students. Relay this information to support Cardinal Central staff so they can provide financial aid advising information to students, parents and other seeking financial aid assistance.
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience	At least one year of financial aid experience based upon job qualifications and the provided rankings of the required responsibilities.
Minimum Other	Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with all public; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to perform mathematical calculations; skilled in using personal computer.
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education	Master’s degree.
Preferred Experience	At least five years of financial aid experience based upon job qualifications and the provided rankings of the required responsibilities, supervisory experience.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised	Grant Specialist
Required Certifications
EEO Statement	Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University	Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department	Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships:155410
Department Information	Salary Range is between $47,500-$50,900.
Department Email or Phone Number	[email protected]

Duties & Responsibilities

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Job Duty	Coordinate state grant and scholarship programs including 21st Century, O’Bannon, Next Generation Educators Scholarship, Minority Teacher Scholarship, Student Teaching stipends, and the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship.

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Job Duty	Serve as a contact to the U.S. Department of Education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) in the resolution of conflicting data regarding student eligibility and payment of funds; ensure timely reconciliation of funds based upon established program deadlines.

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Job Duty	Serve as a contact to the U.S. Department of Education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) in the resolution of conflicting data regarding student eligibility and payment of funds; ensure timely reconciliation of funds based upon established program deadlines.

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Job Duty	Review and determine validity of data submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and determine when corrections are needed. Process necessary corrections; perform need analysis; determine cost of attendance; package/repackage financial aid.

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Job Duty

Review and determine Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) of students at the end of each semester. Notify students when their SAP status has put them in an ineligibility (Fail) status. Review student academic standing and academic plans (submitted by advisors and faculty). Review and determine future aid eligibility of students who are currently ineligible for financial aid due to SAP. Communicate strategies for successfully maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

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Job Duty	Promote financial aid awareness through verbal and written communication; this includes admissions outreach events, orientation, high school financial aid nights and other requested information sessions.

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Job Duty	Support the review of consumer information, web site information, office publications and forms to ensure they are current, consistent and effective.

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Job Duty	In support of federal and state audits, the Assistant Director performs secondary reviews of verification, Return to Title IV calculations, and Satisfactory Academic Progress.

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Job Duty	Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.

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Job Duty	Serve as liaison with other university offices.

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Job Duty	Work as a key member of OFAS to support Cardinal Central in providing impactful customer service for students, parents, and others seeking financial aid assistance.

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Job Duty	Attend professional training to maintain knowledge of federal, state and other program-related information. Attend in-house training for discussions of processes and procedures and provide input for recommended changes.

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Job Duty	Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	202401511P
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	05/06/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	03/21/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date	04/04/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Information regarding transcripts	Transcripts required (even if obtained at BSU) at time of application, showing the date degree was conferred from granting institution. Original, official transcripts are required at time of hire. Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter	In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’