College Aid Services, LLC

Consultant – Financial Aid Director Level Experience

College Aid Services, LLC

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • As a College Aid Services Consultant you will fill a variety of roles (e.g. financial aid director, assistant director, counselor, etc.) for a diverse group of institutions to manage Title IV aid, staffing, and operations on an interim basis.
  • College Aid Services Consultants are committed to improving business processes and efficiencies that support compliance, enrollment goals and objectives.
  • They are focused on customer service and improving student success.
  • Assignments can be long or short-term and may include travel.
  • Hours may vary due to the client's location and requested support level.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience in Financial Aid roles.
  • At least 5 years of FA director-level and leadership experience.
  • College degree preferred although candidates with progressive experience will be considered.
  • Proficiency in federal regulations and compliance; experience with federal reporting requirements (e.g. FISAP, IPEDS, HEERF, etc.)
  • Highly detail oriented with strong ability to understand client needs and lead teams toward a common goal.
  • Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate, develop and train staff.
  • Flexible availability for contract work assignments.
  • Available to travel.
  • Candidates with prior consulting experience.
  • Candidates with NASFAA professional credentials.
  • Candidates with NASFAA FAAC® designation.
  • Candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree and significant experience in financial aid/higher education leadership positions.
Benefits
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed by College Aid Services, LLC.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
NASFAA professional credentialsNASFAA FAAC® designation