[Oasfaa] Job: Univ of Oklahoma Director of Financial Aid Services

[Pam McConahay]

THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Director of Financial Aid Services


The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Financial Aid Services.
The Director will oversee all activities in the Office of Financial Aid
Services including but not limited to processing and tracking all student
financial aid, developing and implementing policies and procedures that
ensure compliance with all associated regulations and laws, coordinating
effective financial aid information dissemination to prospective/continuing
students and their agents, and leading the financial aid staff with
innovative technological solutions designed to serve students’ financial
needs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.  The Director
will also be responsible for reporting functions, an annual departmental
budget of approximately $1.2 million, an institutional graduate/law FFEL
program, and will advise the University’s Enrollment Management Board.  The
Office of Financial Aid Services processes more than $100 million annually
in financial assistance for a student body of approximately 25,000. The
Office of Financial Aid Services is comprised of 34 full-time staff and 20
part-time student employees.  The Director reports to the Associate Vice
President for Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid.

The Director must have a bachelor’s degree with advanced degree preferred.
At least seven years of financial aid experience or equivalent at the
assistant director or higher levels is required.  Excellent verbal and
written communication skills are essential.  A proven record in effective
supervision of staff, the ability to deal with multiple challenges
simultaneously and to prioritize them, and demonstrated leadership in a
higher education or equivalent setting are critical for this position.  It
is preferred that the Director have significant experience in reporting,
compliance, budget processes, and computing systems related to financial aid
operations.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and The
University of Oklahoma has an excellent benefits and retirement program.
The most desirable range of beginning dates for employment is between July 1
and September 1, 2001.
Interested candidates should apply using a cover letter and resume that
addresses all required and preferred qualifications as well as salary
history and at least three professional references.  Applications should be
sent to:

Matt Hamilton, Associate Vice President
Chair of Director of Financial Aid Services Search Committee
The University of Oklahoma
731 Elm, Robertson Hall
Norman, Oklahoma 73019-2111

Review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until
the position is filled.  However, for maximum consideration, applications
should arrive at the above address by June 15, 2001.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual career
couples.