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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
| Department: | Vice President for Student Success – Enrollment Management |
| Position Title: | Director, Financial Aid and Scholarship Services/Req. #2009011814 |
| Date Position Advertised: | November 2, 202009 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Education & Experience |
| Special Conditions: | Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. |
| Qualifications: | A Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of successful and progressive experience in a university
setting, including at least 4 years of successful leadership and management experience as a university financial aid director or associate director. Masters degree is preferred. The individual must demonstrate a proven ability to effectively manage and lead a complex and diverse organization, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and must have a strong commitment to student and staff success. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate successful operational and financial management skills. Extensive knowledge of Federal Financial Aid Regulations, use of current technology, data analysis, long/short term planning; Banner SCT experience preferred |
| Examples of Duties: | The Director is responsible for leading and managing 22 full-time staff, several part-time staff and student employees. The broad range of responsibilities includes timely and accurate awarding and disbursing of over $150 million in various aid programs. The Director provides guidance, direction and makes decisions relevant to all the primary functions of the office including but not limited to Federal, State and Institutional funds management, systems management, audits, program reviews and compliance. In addition, the Director will handle personnel matters, oversee and manage several budgets, counsel students and parents regarding eligibility criteria for all aid programs, coordinate reporting responsibilities with all funding sources, and will collaborate with campus colleagues to meet established University and enrollment goals and objectives |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. |
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | Screening of applications begins November 16, 2009 and will continue until position is filled
Candidates must submit a complete application packet to be considered for the position. To apply, send letter of interest, resume, unofficial college transcripts and contact information for at least three references to- Mari Aguilar, Executive Secretary, New Mexico State University, College of Engineering, Box 30001, MSC 3449, Las Cruces, NM 88003 or maricagu@nmsu.edu. |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.