[Oasfaa] Job Opening - Cameron University

[Caryn Pacheco]

Cameron University


 

 

POSITION: Director of Financial Assistance.  Full-time, 12 month
salaried position reporting to the Associate Vice President for
Enrollment Management. Supervises all Financial Assistance (including
Veterans Administration) staff.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Responsible for the administration of Financial
Assistance services to include client services, operations, loan
processing, program planning, staffing, institutional scholarships, and
public relations. Responsible for helping develop and implement a
strategy for the timely delivery of financial assistance to students.
Coordinate programs and activities with other university personnel;
oversee day to day operations of the Financial Assistance office; work
closely with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management,
Admissions, the Registrar, the Business Office, and Information
Technology Services to ensure efficient student services and productive
use of limited university resources. Assist students and their families
to resolve problems; perform outreach to area high schools and other
groups of prospective students; insure departmental policies and
procedures are followed and are in full compliance with federal, state,
and university laws, rules, and regulations; be familiar with NCAA and
Division II rules as they relate to financial assistance for student
athletes; submit regular state and federal reports; and perform other
duties as assigned. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited
university; three years experience with financial assistance in a
university environment; excellent verbal and written communication
skills; proven track record of excellence in student/customer service.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from a regionally accredited
university; five years experience with financial assistance in a
university environment at the assistant director level or higher; proven
record of effective supervision of staff; demonstrated leadership in
higher education; significant experience in reporting, compliance,
budget processes, and computing systems related to financial aid
operations; familiarity with Sunguard Bi-Tech and/or Banner financial
aid operating systems.

 

SALARY RANGE: $48,000 to $55,000 per year.

 

INSTITUTION:  Cameron University (www.cameron.edu
<http://www.cameron.edu/> ) is a state-supported regional institution
located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate
degrees.  Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range
of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment
of all citizens.  Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in
business, behavioral sciences and education; baccalaureate programs are
offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are
offered in many other studies.  The close proximity of Fort Sill
contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the
opportunity for many cooperative efforts.  The combined community of
Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located
adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a letter of application, detailed resume,
university transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), three letters of
references or names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references to
the search and screening committee by the date listed below. 

 

DEADLINE:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled;
however, only candidates whose applications are received by October 19,
2007are assured of receiving full consideration.

 

SEND TO:   Lance Janda, Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Management, Chair

                   Director of Financial Assistance Search and Screening
Committee

                   Cameron University  (Job# A016)

                   2800 West Gore Boulevard

                   Lawton, OK  73505

 

JOB #:        A016      

 

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