Director of Financial Aid

***Please pay special attention to the specific (email) submission instructions below***

We’re seeking the professionals that make Rockford Work.

For over 140 years, Rockford Career College has been dedicated to helping students in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin get career-focused education that help them achieve. Our graduates work throughout the midwest, because Rockford Career College works for them - providing hands-on training from the start. If you’re ready to get hands-on in helping a community of people from all walks of life have the resources, tools, structure and support they need to become successful, we invite you to work with us on ensuring Rockford Career College keeps working as it has for over a century, now and in the future.

The Position:

We’re seeking an exceptional Director of Financial Aid to join our dynamic team and lead our financial aid efforts to new heights. If you’re an elite level financial aid leader with an unparalleled work ethic and a proven track record of success, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain current working knowledge of governing agency regulations including Title IV, state, and third party regulations and assist with implementation and oversight of institutional policies/procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and other governing agency regulations and provide ongoing training to staff to ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
• Monitor process whereby staff meet with students to apply for and secure financial aid and third party resources to cover their education expenses and oversee certification process for each third party program.
• Ensure all financial aid paperwork is processed according to company procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation collected and financial aid documentation is adequately and permanently recorded and available when necessary.
• Monitor and track financial aid metrics for the campus.
• Reviews candidates, conducts interviews and works with the Vice President of Student Financial Affairs to hire staff as needed.
• Responsible for training of the Financial Aid staff providing feedback to appropriate employees on annual employee evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years progressive financial aid experience required.
• Excellent management, leadership, organization and communication skills required.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in compliance, including external audits.
• Working knowledge of financial software, Campus Nexus, preferred.

AHED is Offering:

• Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401 (k) participation
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling with sustained performance in the role, as the role dictates. (Translation: Get really, really good at what you do here, state your business case and we’ll talk!)

To Apply:

Email careers@rockfordcareercollege.com the below with the subject, Rockford Financial Aid Dir:

1. Cover letter with salary requirements. Tell us what you're good at, why Rockford interests you, and what you can teach us.
2. Resume showcasing your professional skill set, experience, and results.

Please read:

• Do not auto-apply through job boards; YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL.
• Only applicants who meet the position's principal duties and minimum qualifications and provide the above two application requirements will be considered.
• Please only submit your resume if you live within commutable distance of Rockford, IL. 61108.

The Financial Aid Director will work on a dedicated team fostering creativity and personal and professional development. We enjoy the process and each other and value the importance of personal and professional wins and a healthy work-life balance.

No agency or recruiter solicitations, please.