Director of Financial Aid

LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWE UNIV. • Hayward, WI • 3d ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Title: Director of Financial Aid Reports To: Dean of Students FLSA Status: Exempt Annual Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Salary Pay Range: \$60,000 - \$65,000 - Dependent on qualifications Posting Date: March 18, 2026 Application Deadline: April 01, 2026, or until filled Start Date: As soon as possible In-Person - Not Remote General Position Summary: The Director of Financial Aid oversees the administration and delivery of all students\' financial aid programs while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and University regulations, policies, and procedures. The Director of Financial Aid must work with co-workers, faculty, staff, students and their families, the Department of Education, state agencies, Tribal entities, and the community to provide efficient and accurate financial aid services. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage all financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures Provide data and reports to reviewing bodies, such as auditors, program reviewers, Executive Council, Board of Regents, accrediting agencies, and other University personnel that need financial aid-related data Collaborate with the Business Office to ensure accurate and timely exchange of awarding/disbursement information in Colleague Provide monthly reconciliations with internal/external stakeholders Oversee Institutional compliance with Department of Education Title IV regulations Oversee Institutional compliance with the Department of Defense and Veteran Affairs. Provide financial aid support to military members and veterans, including becoming the VA School Certifying Official Develop and maintain relationships with veteran\'s service organizations, community groups, and others whose interest is in helping veterans and their families to enhance the educational experience for the student and their families Prepare the annual operating budget and monitor budget transactions for accuracy Participate in staff meetings, share information as appropriate, and promote the development of ideas for improved service and efficiency Facilitate financial aid committee meetings, ensuring that members follow procedural and regulatory guidelines Attend required training; access online webinar training and other materials to keep updated on job responsibilities and changing regulations Develop a competent, productive, and effective department by hiring, training, and supervising financial aid staff Counsel and advise students and parents regarding financial aid eligibility Contribute to the overall success of the Financial Aid Office by performing all other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students Reportability: Reports to the Dean of Students Supervision: Financial Aid Counselor ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Proficient in interpreting regulations and implementing policies as needed Experience working with Native American communities The ability to maintain confidentiality is vital to protect sensitive financial and personal data Strong organizational and leadership skills and detail-oriented Exceptional skill in managing and resolving conflict, and problem-solving skills Professional manner and strong ethical code Provide an outstanding customer experience ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Application Process: Application Deadline: April 01, 2026, or until filled Please submit either hard or electronic copy of a cover letter, an updated resume, unofficial transcripts, and a completed LCO Ojibwe University job application (available online at www.lco.edu/hr) to the address directly below. All materials should be submitted in a single packet. Only applications containing all the items noted above, fully completed, will be considered. Hand-delivered application packages will be accepted at the University until 4:30 pm on the deadline date; mailed applications must be received by the deadline date and emailed application packages must be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. Human Resources Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University 13466 W Trepania Road Hayward, WI 54843 Phone: 715-634-4790 Fax: 715-634-5049 Email hr@lco.edu All materials submitted will become property of the University and will be retained for one (1) year from the application deadline. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University encourages applications from all peoples and sources; however, we follow an Indian preference policy when hiring. \"The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.\" This job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on tribally owned lands. Laws governing employment may differ from the State of Wisconsin\'s. You may wish to discuss this with the employer before accepting the position.

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