Financial Aid Manager

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Manager. A Financial Aid Manager develops, implements, and manages the student financial aid programs at one of the colleges of the District or at the Central Financial Aid Unit of the District Office; serves as the financial aid administrator of record for all purposes specified within federal and state regulations and guidelines.

- - - COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary : $9,445.32-$11,701.10* ($113,343.84-$140,413.20 annually)

*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.

Paid Time Off : 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available.

Retirement : Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.

- - - TYPICAL DUTIES

Plans, organizes, administers, and manages the operations of a Financial Aid Office or the Central Financial Aid Unit.

Selects, trains, and supervises the work of assigned staff engaged in all phases of the student financial aid program.

Serves as the Financial Aid Administrator for all purposes defined in federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidelines and ensures compliance thereto.

Develops, establishes and implements operational policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, District and college regulations and guidelines governing the entire financial aid award process from receipt of application to disbursement of funds.

Assures the timely and accurate awarding of financial aid to eligible students.

Develops fund requirements for federal financial aid programs.

Coordinates and prepares institutional responses to independent audits, internal audits, and federal and state program reviews.

Implements accounting controls and reviews and monitors federal and state financial aid expenditures.

Implements upgrades of computerized financial aid management systems to insure effective operation of the Financial Aid Office or the Central Financial Aid Unit.

Develops the budgetary, staffing, facilities, and equipment requirements for the Financial Aid Office.

Conducts research on costs of housing in the geographic area served by a college.

Coordinates awards and reconciliation of all federal financial aid programs and other available student resources including but not limited to state programs such as the Board of Governors Grant Program, EOP&S, GAIN, state college work-study, Cal Grant Program, TRIO, and scholarships.

Represents the college or the Central Financial Aid Unit to community groups, public and private organizations, and governmental agencies to promote local, regional and national financial aid programs for students.

Implements the college "Satisfactory Academic Progress" policy pertaining to financial aid applicants and recipients.

Utilizes standard office software applications to compile data and prepare reports, publications, and correspondence concerning student financial aid matters.

Utilizes specialized financial aid computer application programs such as ED Express (EDE), Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS), Return to Title IV, National Student Clearinghouse and Webgrants.

Investigates and resolves non-routine problems related to financial aid applications, eligibility, and awards.

Participates in the college student recruitment program by developing recruitment literature and attending meetings for the purpose of disseminating information regarding financial aid available to community college students.

Attends and participates in seminars, workshops, conferences, and other meetings concerned with the implementation of state and federal laws and regulations on financial aid.

Directs the maintenance of student financial aid records.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES

A vacancy currently exists at Los Angeles Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, or a related field.

Experience:

A. Three years of full-time, paid experience in the field of financial management involving fiscal analysis and planning AND one year of experience in a college or university financial aid office with responsibility for office operations, including the areas of analysis of student financial needs, determination of financial aid eligibility, review of financial aid applications, and awarding of financial aid. Two years of the qualifying experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

OR

B. Three years of full-time, paid experience in a college or university financial aid office with responsibility for office operations, including the areas of analysis of student financial needs, determination of financial aid eligibility, review of financial aid applications, and awarding of financial aid. Two years of the qualifying experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Special:

A valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

- - - HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system- see our job board for the filing deadline.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at

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SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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CONTACT US

Personnel Commission: [email protected]

Phone: (213) 891-2129

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $9,445.32 - $11,701.10 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Woodland Hills, CA 91371: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person