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Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships 443350
Lamar University
Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships 443350
Lamar University
 Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships 443350 Position Type: Staff Position Number: 20112053 Department: Student Financial Aid Job Summary/Basic Function: Job Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid, and under the division of Enrollment Management, the Director provides vigorous leadership of all Student Financial Aid and Scholarship operations. This position provides direction and management of a multi-million-dollar budget which ensures financial stability for endowed funds and educational access for Lamar financial aid recipients. The successful candidate is responsible for policy development, implementation, and long-range planning that advances the university's goals, mission and vision. He/she designs systems that open new opportunities for equitable access to a Lamar University education. He/she develops strategies to effectively deploy university fiscal resources and personnel to achieve these goals. In addition, the Director creates an environment that promotes and celebrates a positive customer service experience. Further, the Director maintains excellent relationships with the communities of interest impacted by in this position. The Director provides leadership to approximately 30 staff and works closely with various entities across campus. Job Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: A bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, with a masters degree preferred. Leadership experience in creating innovative approaches to utilizing student aid programs in support of campus enrollment goals. Proven extensive experience with higher education policies, processes, and procedures related to budget, accounting, human resources, and student services. An understanding of Lamar University, its history, and its mission is preferred, specifically in relationship to the higher education market within which it resides or equivalent institutions with similar missions and educational contexts. General knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding student financial aid. Experience with an ability to understand details of laws, statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them to factual situations. Extensive quantitative analysis and resource management skills. Ability to maintain security of student records in strict accordance with confidentiality rules established by and for the State of Texas and the University. Outstanding communication skills demonstrated by the ability to interact comfortably with a wide range of diverse people, and parents as well as excellent public speaking skills. Dedication to the concept of service and commitment to student and staff diversity. Preferred Qualifications: Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary: Commensurate Work Hours: Posting Date: 01/12/2021 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/. Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d67d388660fdde43ad32005b051aecc9
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About Lamar University
Home to more than 14,000 students, Lamar University is one of the fastest growing universities in Texas and is a member of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 270-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana
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