Job: Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid
Kaplan Division: Kaplan Higher Ed Campuses
City: Pembroke Pines
State/Province: Florida Position Type Full Time
Job Level: Director

Job Description
Kaplan Higher Education is opening a new campus in the South Florida area. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a team and help build a campus from the ground up.

We are currently searching for an Experienced Director of Financial Aid to lead a committed team of Financial Aid Advisors who are dedicated in providing the highest levels of service and academic excellence to our students.

As Director of Financial Aid (DFA) you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the team. As DFA you will report to the Executive Director of the college and participate as an important member of the management team. You will be responsible for administering, determining eligibility and processing student financial aid to maintain positive cash flow for the college.

What you will do:

Recruit, supervise, and oversee training of the financial aid staff
Oversee Title IV federal student financial aid programs as well as state and alternative loans.
Maintain compliance with financial aid regulatory requirements as it pertains to federal, state, accrediting agencies and the Home Office
Coordinates activities and teamwork with the staff in conjunction with the admissions process.

Skills and Experience you will need:

5 or more years experience in Title IV federal student financial aid
Management experience is required.
Proficiency in verification and student eligibility criteria,
Excellent customer service and organizational skills
Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task.
Computer knowledge is recommended, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Who we are:

Kaplan Higher Education (www.khec.com), is a division of Kaplan, Inc (www.kaplan.com), and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). Kaplan is a pace setter in transforming for-profit education through high professional standards. Presently, we are providing post-secondary education at more than 78 college campuses across twenty one states.

Benefits available for those who qualify included:
* Immediate health and dental plans
* Sick days, holidays, and vacation days
* 401(k) Plan
* Flexible Spending Account
* Life and Business Travel Accident Insurance
* Long-term Disability
* Group Legal Services
* Financial Planning
EOE