Associate Director of Financial Aid (Los Angeles)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoAMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts is seeking a Director of Financial Aid for their Los Angeles campus. The Director is responsible for helping administer all Federal Title IV student assistance programs in compliance with current Federal Regulations, the Cal grant program in accordance with California regulations, and all institutional scholarship and needs-based awards in accordance with school policy. They will work closely with the Director of Student Financial Services, as well as the Admissions and Educational departments, to optimize customer service for students and families at the Los Angeles campus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

? Supervising and coordinating the day-to-day operations at the Financial Aid office at the Los Angeles campus; including the monitoring of workflow and productivity, reviewing of student files and aid packages, etc.
? Counseling students and their families on their financial aid options
? Reviewing financial aid applications and determining the necessary data/or data revisions to the Financial Aid management file
? Packaging student financial aid awards according to federal, state and institutional guidelines
? Administering Cal grant, LA based campus employment and institutional scholarship programs
? Monitoring the status of financial aid applications and the accuracy of awards
? Monitoring satisfactory academic progress/financial aid probation
? Completing required verification for students who have been selected by the Department of Education
? Initiating the professional judgment process for eligible students
? Counseling students regarding their loan payment options
? Reviewing and evaluating required documentation and packaging awards in accordance with established guidelines; interpreting and applying federal, state and institutional regulations to determine and certify student eligibility
? Providing support for institutional reporting needs and help develop database queries
? Assisting the Bursar's Office with maintenance of student accounts by resolving financial aid inaccuracies
? Working with the Director of Student Financial Services to schedule financial aid processes
? Assisting with the recruitment of any new staff; training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of assigned staff; providing technical direction and guidance; helping counsel staff as needed

Successful candidates will have:

? Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree a plus
? 7 or more years experience in financial aid, with at least 5 years of experience as a Director at either a private or public institution
? 4 years of experience working with and processing federal grant, federal loan and Cal grant programs
? Strong supervisory experience with an understanding of how to maximize the strengths of staff members and helping individuals deliver first class customer service
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
? A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
? Ability to handle shifting priorities
? Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
? Experience with PowerFAIDS and/or PowerCAMPUS a big plus

Please submit cover letter, resume, salary history and current salary requirements to LAFinancialAid@amda.edu.

AMDA is an EOE.
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