Director of Financial Aid

About the role

Platt College Los Angeles consists of four Southern California campuses located in Alhambra, Ontario, Riverside and Anaheim. Platt offers certificate and degree programs in several subject areas including school of graphic design, business and legal studies, medical sciences, and information technology. Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.

Responsibilities

The Director of Financial Aid will provide direction and leadership for the Financial Aid Department. The Director of Financial Aid will manage the Financial Aid Department with a special emphasis on compliance with federal regulations, school policy and service to the students.

Requirements

• Experience with the budget process as well as an overview of A/R and A/P
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated Leadership Ability
• Superior organizational and problem resolution skills
• Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills as well as exposure to specific financial aid software programs such as CampusVue, SAINT, WebGrants, and NSLDSC

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree is required, Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
• A minimum of three years of recent experience as a Director of Financial Aid is required, preferably in a post-secondary institution, OR comparable management experience preferred
• In depth knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and procedures for the provision of student financial aid
• Knowledge of college’s policies pertaining to the provision of student financial aid

Skills

• Knowledge of federal regulations and school policy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Problem resolution skills
• Basic computer software skills (MS Office)
• Specific financial aid software programs (CampusVue, SAINT, WebGrants, NSLDSC)

Benefits

We Offer:

• A highly competitive pay
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Professional opportunities in a growing organization
• A competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents

Pay

$ 70,304- 80,000 /year DOE

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Internal Platt College Employees Only

Please refer to the link below to apply for the position: http://intranet.plattcollege.edu/uploads/human_resources/Internal%20Job%20Application_REV%2007302024.pdf