[Oasfaa] Asst. Director of Grants and Scholarships position available in Bozeman, MT

Tue Oct 17 11:14:33 CDT 2006

Montana  State University’s Financial Aid  Services is seeking an aid 
professional to serve as Assistant Director of Grants  and Scholarships.  Starting 
salary is $40,000 or higher depending on  exceptional qualifications and 
experience. Screening begins  November 1, 2006.   For a complete position  
description and application procedures, go to 
_http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/prof/_ (http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/prof/)   
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 Montana State University
Bozeman

Professional Position
Vacancy Announcement   
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Assistant Director of Grants and Scholarships 
_Financial Aid Office_ (http://www.montana.edu/wwwfa/)  

Search Number       7304-3     Starting Date  As soon as possible upon 
completion of the search process.      Salary  Starting salary is $40,000 or higher 
depending on  exceptional qualifications and relevant experience. This 
position is 12  months, 1.00 FTE, and reports to the Director of Financial Aid 
Services.      Departmental
Information  Montana State University is a land-grant residential  
institution with affiliated campuses in Billings, Great Falls and Havre.  Enrollment 
exceeds 12,000 students. MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana,  ninety miles north 
of Yellowstone National Park.  
The Office of Financial Aid Services, comprised of 17 staff members,  assists 
students in financing their educational expenses through a variety  of 
federal, state, private and institutional loan, grant, scholarship, fee  waiver and 
work study programs. Our mission is to provide financial  assistance to enable 
students to achieve their postsecondary educational  goals, and to educate 
and inform students and families regarding financial  aid programs through 
quality consumer information and services.  
The Assistant Director of Grants and Scholarships, a Montana University  
System contract professional appointment, has two program assistants  reporting to 
it and acts on behalf of the Director in her absence.      Duties and
Responsibilities   The position is responsible for the management of the  
Grant, Scholarship and Fee Waivers programs. The position is responsible  for the 
following: Grants, scholarship and fee waiver administration,  awarding, 
compliance, policies and procedures, funds management, packaging  philosophy, and 
reporting. Advise students, parents, staff and public on  financial aid 
issues. Assist the Director in establishing and implementing  office goals, 
priorities, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain  effective working 
relationships with other MSU offices, Colleges and  Departments, the Foundation, and 
other MSU campus' financial aid staff.  Supervises two program assistants, 
participates in outreach and  presentations, and performs other related duties as 
required to meet the  goals of the office.     Required
Qualifications      1.     Bachelor's Degree and minimum of three years of 
progressively  responsible experience within a college financial aid office or 
an  equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.      2. 
Extensive working knowledge of the principals and purposes of  financial aid 
programs.      3. Demonstrated experience exercising sound judgment in decision  
making and interpreting, applying and ensuring compliance with rules  and 
regulations.      4. Effective supervisory, management and leadership skills.      5. 
Demonstrated competence with computer software applications. MS  Office 
knowledge preferred.      6. Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing 
large  volumes of detailed work, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing  
priorities.      7. Fiscal management and record keeping experience.      Preferred
Qualifications      1.     Extensive applied knowledge of the Banner 
Financial Aid Module  operating system.      2. Experience with SQL, Excel and Access 
databases.      3. Experience with managing university scholarship or grant  
programs.     The Successful
Candidate Will   Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective  
working relationships with various constituencies; possess excellent  
communication skills in verbal and written form; excellent analytical and  problem 
solving skills and public speaking skills. The successful  candidate will represent 
Financial Aid Services to others in a  professional, courteous manner; have a 
commitment to student success; be  willing to take a hands on approach 
fulfilling the responsibilities of the  position; have excellent interpersonal 
skills; work well independently;  have a strong work ethic; have the ability to 
foster a collaborative,  team-oriented environment.     Application
Procedure  Screening of applications begins November 1, 2006, and will  
continue until the position is filled. To apply, send (1) a letter of  application 
addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications  listed above; 
(2) a current resume and (3) the names, addresses and  telephone numbers of 
three to five professional references. Electronic  applications will be accepted 
but must be followed with a signed cover  letter/letter of applications mailed 
to the address listed below. To  apply, submit to:  
Beth Littlefield, Assistant Director Search  Committee Secretary
MSU Office of Financial Aid Services
PO Box  174160
Bozeman, MT  59717-4160
406-994-2845
blittlefield at montana.edu
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Posted  10-11-06dml

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  ADA/EO/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In compliance with the  Montana Veteran's 
Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in  employment to veterans, 
disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of  veterans. MSU makes 
accommodation for any known disability that may interfere  with an applicant's 
ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's  ability to perform the 
duties of the job. To claim veteran's preference or  request accommodation, 
contact Human Resources/Affirmative Action, Hamilton  Hall, MSU, Bozeman MT 
59717-2430; 406-994-2042. MSU’s Affirmative Action  Non-Discrimination Policy and 
Procedures are on the Web at _www2.montana.edu/policy/affirmative_action/_ 
(http://www2.montana.edu/policy/affirmative_action/) .   
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