Financial Aid Director
PCI Health Training Center · Dallas, TX · 3 days ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure institutional compliance with all Title IV federal regulations, ACCSC standards, TWC rules, and applicable state and federal law.
- Administer and safeguard the school's Program Participation Agreement (PPA) and eligibility for federal student aid.
- Oversee verification, packaging, disbursement, and Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) processes for accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage federal and state reporting, including FISAP, cohort default rate monitoring, gainful employment/disclosure requirements, and the 90/10 calculation.
- Prepare for and support annual A-133/compliance and financial statement audits, program reviews, and accreditation visits; implement corrective action as needed.
- Maintain and update the financial aid Policies and Procedures Manual.
Operations & Awarding
- Direct the day-to-day operations of the financial aid office across [campus/campuses].
- Ensure accurate awarding of Pell Grants, Direct Loans, state, institutional, and third-party funding (including VA benefits where applicable).
- Reconcile Title IV funds monthly in coordination with the business office (G5, COD, and NSLDS).
- Oversee SAP evaluation as it relates to aid eligibility and coordinate with academic and student services teams.
Leadership & Management
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate financial aid advisors and support staff.
- Establish performance goals, provide ongoing coaching, and ensure staff stay current on regulatory changes.
- Serve as the institution's subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex student cases and professional judgment decisions.
Student & Institutional Support
- Partner with Admissions and academic leadership to support enrollment, retention, and completion.
- Ensure students receive clear, accurate, and ethical information about aid, costs, and obligations.
- Uphold FERPA and protect the confidentiality and security of student financial data.
- Represent the financial aid office to leadership, regulators, auditors, and accreditors.