Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid 

About The Job 

Fortis College in Columbia SC is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director for its Financial Aid Department.  If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates. 

Fortis provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth. 

Job Description 

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Financial Aid Department. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Campus President. As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Financial Aid is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all governmental, accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position will require some evening and Saturday hours.  

Applicants for the Director’s position must have the following essential skills: Title IV technical knowledge and skills sufficient to provide the necessary internal controls required to keep the school compliant with federal and state regulations, and institutional policies and procedures; lead in the delivery of financial aid to all student groups; and extensive experience with computer-based financial aid packaging and reporting systems. 

The Director of Financial Aid will be responsible for collaborating with admissions to support the recruitment of new students; working closely with other campus representatives to ensure that financial aid practices support the retention of students and the timely processing of financial aid; supervising and providing training to staff; ensuring that the department delivers high-quality customer service; awarding financial aid according to established packaging policies and regulations; and providing support for the school’s recruiting and admission strategies through the financial aid delivery process for prospective students in coordination with the Office of Admissions.  

Requirements  

• Bachelor degree in business, finance, or related field 
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive Financial Aid experience
• Previous management experience 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven 
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• CampusVue experience a plus 
• Must not have any National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) restrictions 

About Fortis College
Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.