[Oasfaa] Director of Financial Aid

[April Black]

*FINANCIAL AID DIRECTOR*



Southwestern Christian University invites applications and nominations for
the position of Director of Financial Aid. In this position, the Director
serves as the primary professional responsible for all student financial
aid awards at the University.



*Responsibilities:* The Director provides leadership and oversight of the
Office of Financial Aid and all areas of financial aid administration and
compliance by working collaboratively to achieve departmental and
institutional goals. In addition to the administration of all funds used in
the support of all students, the Director will be responsible for
overseeing financial aid strategies that are consistent with the student
success objectives of the University within the framework of federal and
state guidelines. He/she will also be involved with establishing strategies
to set an institutional wide standard for attracting newly enrolled
students and retention issues that affect students at the University.



The Director will plan, establish, organize and manage a service-oriented
financial aid team that is committed to creating an excellent student
experience. The Director will evaluate operations leading to continuous
improvement, supervision, and evaluation of the financial aid staff.



The preferred Director candidate should have at least 5 years of
progressively responsible experience in a supervisory role in a
student-centered, service-oriented financial aid office to include 3 years
at a Director level. The candidate should also have demonstrated successful
experience in managing a student financial aid department, and in
developing, evaluating, and improving financial aid awarding from a
data-driven perspective. Substantial knowledge of and experience with
administering student work-study programs is highly preferred. Bachelor's
degree required. Preference will be given to those candidates with a
Master's degree and proven technical skills in data management, data
processing concepts, and computerized systems related to student financial
aid. Knowledge of best practices in the efficient use of resources is
expected.



*Qualifications:*

·         A bachelor’s degree is required

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database programs.

·         Previous administrative and customer service experience with
excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Must be a committed Christian who is supportive of the
educational mission of the University that fosters the integration of
faith, learning and living



*Compensation:*  Based on experience.



*Closing Date*: until filled



*Applications:*  Applicants should submit the following materials
(preferably electronically):

1. Letter of application found at https://swcu.edu/contact/employment

2. Statement of Faith and Personal Testimony

3. Resume

4. Transcripts



Priority will be given to complete applications. Materials should be
forwarded to: Erin Brown – hr at swcu.edu or by mail to:



Erin Brown, Executive Administrative Assistant

Southwestern Christian University

7210 NW 39th Expressway

Bethany, OK 73008



*Southwestern** Christian University is a Christian institution of higher
education affiliated with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Southwestern Christian University complies with federal and state
guidelines for non-discrimination in employment.  *

-- 
April Black
Southwestern Christian University
University Advancement Director
(405) 789-7661 ext 2217
www.swcu.edu
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