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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Serves as the chief compliance officer for Title IV federal aid regulations and works closely with other state and national agencies. Is an integral part of a team which develops strategies to support student access and success and contributes to the achievement of KSU's enrollment and retention goals. Responsible for administration, planning, and leadership of a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of over $325 million annually in federal, state, private and institutional funds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and directs the personnel, financial and operational activities of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
2. Directly supervises the Directors of Systems Management, Compliance, Operations, and Counseling
3. Advocates for federal, state, and institutional funding for students and assesses the impact of policies, proposals, and/or legislation on Kennesaw State University's students
4. Develops institutional scholarship and grant programs to attract, enroll, and retain students
5. Designs year-end reports on aid distribution patterns
6. Monitors the expenditure of state, federal, private and University funds to ensure fiscally sound program administration and full utilization of funds
7. Oversees/approves Office communications (print, media, and web content and format)
8. Assumes ultimate responsibility for compliance with federal, state, University, agency, and donor laws and regulations. Represents the Office to senior administrators and auditors
9. Oversees the University's compliance with appropriate National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), institutional, state, and federal regulations affecting financial aid processes
10. Serves as the primary contact for the University with external groups including the Department of Education and the State of Georgia for information and problem resolution related to student financial aid
11. Approves all financial aid reporting to external organizations or national surveys prior to submission
12. Formulates and applies research in developing financial aid policies and programs that promote recruitment, retention, and student success
13. Anticipates problems where data or trends provide indicators; develops plans to mitigate
14. Champions new technological approaches, working collaboratively with IT and other departments on campus
15. Identifies technical solutions necessary to streamline processes related to financial aid applications, review, disbursement of funds and reporting requirements
16. Works closely with KSU's Enterprise IT Systems to implement the necessary technical solutions
17. Advises leadership on tuition policy, formulates campus financial aid policy, develops fund utilization strategies to ensure access, affordability, student success, including those impacting student retention, timely graduation, experiential learning

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in accounting, business administration or a related field is required.

Other Required Qualifications
NASFAA Professional Certification or must be able to obtain certification within the first year of employment

Required Experience
Ten (10) or more years of management in financial aid, scholarships and compliance in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years of management at an institution of higher education with a student population of more than 15,000

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree in higher education, business administration or related field

Preferred Experience
Record of compliance with institutional, state and federal guidelines related to the administration of student financial aid
Demonstrated experience in implementing technological innovations in financial aid

The salary range is up to $165,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Mature judgement in handling sensitive and confidential information.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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