[Oasfaa] FAD position available in Arkansas

[DanGHolt at aol.com]

Financial Aid Director Position Announcement
 
John Brown University is seeking applications for Director of Financial Aid. 
JBU is a Christian, interdenominational, comprehensive University with 
approximately 1,600 students (1,100 undergraduates, 150 graduate, and 350 
degree completion undergraduates), located in Northwest Arkansas. JBU’s two 
mottos of, “Christ Over All” and “Head, Heart, and Hand” best depict the 
intentional integration of Christian faith in all educational aspects of the 
student experience. Our Financial Aid Office is part of an enrollment 
management model and the director reports to the Vice President in this 
division of the University. 
 
Employment Starting date: August 1, 2001
Application deadline: June 30, 2001
Responsibilities include: Administration of Federal, State and institutional 
aid programs for all undergraduate, graduate, and degree completion students 
(1,100 total on aid). Developing and carrying out enrollment and financial 
aid strategies designed to recruit and retain students who fit with the JBU 
mission and help us meet our desired enrollment size and shape (quantity and 
quality of the student body). Effectively hire, train, and motivate financial 
aid staff (five full-time and student support staff). Maintain strong 
relationships with other key JBU offices and administrators across campus and 
at our Advance Centers (business, registrar’s, information resources, 
Advance, and graduate offices). Actively participate in State and National 
professional organizations (AASFAA, NASFAA, CCCU – Financial Aid Directors). 
Give financial aid informational sessions and seminars for our on-campus 
visitation programs, at area high schools, and at regional college fairs. 
Cross-training of admissions staff to assist in the basics of financial aid. 
Keep the president and cabinet aware of any key trends or threats related to 
financial aid. Generally be an advocate for new and returning students and 
families in providing financial access to JBU.  Being a strong advocate for 
the financial aid staff in providing resources and opportunities for 
professional and personal development. 
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred); five or more years 
in financial aid administration (leadership role); extensive knowledge of the 
Title IV regulations, experience with non-traditional aid programs (degree 
completion and graduate programs); strong computer skills (experience with 
financial aid data base management and automated processes); strong 
interpersonal and communication skills; strong ability to create good will 
with staff, students and parents; servant attitude; commitment to the 
Articles of Faith, Mission, and Priority Goals of the University; and a 
desire to be a role model for students and staff by demonstrating an active 
Christian faith in personal example and in work related activities.
 
All candidates must complete the JBU Employment Application and submit a 
current resume and reference list. Applications are available through our 
Human Resource Office (Kay Jackson – 501/524-7128 or <A HREF="mailto:kjackson at jbu.edu">kjackson at jbu.edu</A>). 
Printable applications are also available on our website (Acrobat format): <A HREF="http://www.jbu.edu/humanres/exempt.pdf">
http://www.jbu.edu/humanres/exempt.pdf</A> 
 
Please direct all questions and application materials to:
 
Don Crandall
Vice President for Enrollment Management
John Brown University
2000 W. University Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
 
501-524-7150
dcrandal at jbu.edu
 


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