<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Director of Financial Aid
<BR>Avila College
<BR>Kansas City, Missouri
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<BR>Avila College (see www.avila.edu), a Catholic institution sponsored by
<BR>the Sisters of St. Joseph in suburban Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a
<BR>dynamic, experienced Director of Financial Aid. As the chief financial
<BR>aid administrator, the Director of Financial Aid reports to the
<BR>Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and supervises two
<BR>professional and one support staff.
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<BR>The new Director of Financial Aid will be responsible for day-to-day
<BR>leadership and performance of the Financial Aid Department; he/she will
<BR>manage all office personnel and systems to ensure the timely delivery of
<BR>institutional, federal, state and private financial assistance to
<BR>eligible Avila students in compliance with government regulations and
<BR>College policies and procedures. Under the guidance of the new
<BR>Director, the Financial Aid Department is expected to continue or exceed
<BR>it's current level of excellence as evidenced by the College's low
<BR>Stafford Loan default rate (most recent: 3.8%), record of no material
<BR>audit findings in many years, and a student satisfaction with services
<BR>rate of 95%.
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<BR>The applicant must possess a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and
<BR>have at least five years of financial aid experience, including a
<BR>minimum of two years supervisory experience. In addition, the
<BR>applicant must be familiar with the relevant technology and data
<BR>exchanges, have detailed knowledge of Title IV regulations, and be able
<BR>to perform all necessary reporting functions.
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<BR>The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and
<BR>education.
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<BR>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with
<BR>priority given to those received by June 15. Interested candidates
<BR>should submit a letter of application, resume, transcript and at least
<BR>three references to Dr. Esther Ray Mills, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas
<BR>City, MO 64145. AA/EOE
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