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• Coordinator of Financial Aid & Scholarships - Gateway Community and Technical College
• Coordinator of Financial Aid - Bowling Green Technical College
• Assistant Director of Compliance - Northern Kentucky University

Coordinator of Financial Aid & Scholarships - Gateway Community and Technical College

This job reports to the Director of Financial Aid
Relocation is not provided and travel is not required.
This is a Full-Time position, working 2nd Shift, 10am-6:30pm Mon- Thurs, occas. Saturday hours.
Number of Openings for this position: 1

Overview
Assists Financial Aid Director in managing and overseeing the scholarship and work-study programs for Gateway Community and Technical College. Implements procedures for and monitoring compliance with state, federal and institutional guidelines to produce quality service for students.

Job Skills/Requirements

• Provide counseling and assistance to students with regard to various types of educational funding; completion of forms; acts as a liaison for students with other internal and external offices.
• Performs financial aid verifications, disbursement, packaging, transfer monitoring, re-packaging, authorization, processing, counseling, and reporting requirements.
• Determines eligibility for all scholarships; leads the scholarship committee in selection of scholarship participates; acts as liaison for scholarship providers and internal departments requesting scholarship information.
• Oversees the federal work-study process for financial aid including selecting and training students, determining work-study placements, and acting as a liaison between students and employers.
• Provides financial aid information and breakdowns as requested, to other departments within the institution for IE reports, grants, publications, etc.
• Conducts financial aid presentations for various groups, hosts external financial aid workshops on campus. Works with area high school and outside agency counselors.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Financial Aid.

Position will begin no later than April 2010

Bachelors degree required, Master's degree preferred.

Additional Information/Benefits
KY State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

GCTC/KCTCS are an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to providing equal opportunity through its employment practices. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance

Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

Link to Job Posting with Gateway Community and Technical College
http://www.mycareernetwork.com/clientResumeMgr/jobDetails.asp?jid=92028&cid=4868

Coordinator of Financial Aid - Bowling Green Technical College

Manages daily Financial Aid office operations and specific programs as determined by the Financial Aid Director. Performs financial aid verification, disbursement, authorization, directs loan processing, counseling, and reporting requirements. Counsels students and parents who are applying for financial assistance, which can include presentations at high school workshops, career fairs, etc. Processes financial aid data used to determine student’s eligibility for federal, state, and local programs and other duties assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (related field) with two years related experience, or equivalent. Must be proficient in both written and verbal communication including computer literacy.

TO APPLY: Please send completed application to:

Sherri Forester
HR Director
Bowling Green Technical College
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101

Applications must be received by February 4, 2010, or until filled to be considered for an interview. Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview. You may apply on-line at bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu website.

EQUAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES M/F/D
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Director of Compliance - Northern Kentucky University

The Office of Student Financial Assistance at Northern Kentucky University has a job opening for an Assistant Director of Compliance. Please see below for the job description and qualifications. All applicants must complete an online staff application at jobs.nku.edu. The closing date for the position is February 1, 2010.

Job description: The Assistant Director for Compliance in the Office of Student Financial Assistance is responsible for ensuring that the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Northern Kentucky University is in compliance with all federal, state and institutional regulations. A major responsibility of this position is to work collaboratively with auditors (internal and external), review, research and write office policies and procedures, provide training opportunities for staff, provide leadership/oversight to daily reconciliation of disbursements, manage the return of Title IV process and provide assistance with student service. This position will also assist the Associate Director in coordinating all automated processes.

Primary Responsibilities: The following are primary responsibilities:

1. Maintain compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations.
2. Research and write office and university policies and procedures.
3. Retrieve, update, process and reconcile state and federal aid rosters (EFT).
4. Provide reports and write responses to USED.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in financial aid or related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and perform multiple tasks is a must. Strong computer skills also required. All applicants must fill-out an online staff application.