ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters
educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of
surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in
Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor
activities, wildlife, and small rural communities.
The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology
(Flight), Aviation Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also offer great
opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate
programs so students have excellent choices in their degree plans.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The
Assistant Director of Financial Aid will play a critical role in our Student Services Department by administering student loan, work-study,
as well as veteran and grant programs for students. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid position must effectively work with the Director
of Financial Aid to administer financial aid programs in support of the mission and vision of CNCC to ensure access and support progression
and performance of our students. These responsibilities require strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to work
with a diverse student population, as well as an aptitude for administering financial aid programs to ensure compliance with all FERPA and
Federal Title IV regulations.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
1. Assist students with Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Explain the program in detail to both parents and students during advising meetings as
needed.
2. Will assist Veterans and be the second School Certifying Official (SCO) for CNCC in all Veteran matters pertaining to
Veteran’s Education Benefits for both the CNCC Rangely and CNCC Craig Campuses. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
3. Coordinate, facilitate and host FAFSA
nights at local area high schools.
4. Coordinate with the Admissions Office for campus visits with all prospective students.
5. Assist all students with Bank Mobile. Help students with questions about refunds and assist them to set-up accounts as needed.
6. Each Semester, will be responsible for placing financial aid holds on student accounts to ensure financial aid is released after
census date.
7. Responsible for inputting all attributes for in-district funding (Moffat County Board, Rio Blanco County Board and
Western Undergraduate Exchange, etc.) to ensure all financial aid cost of attendance are managed correctly.
8. Verify student FAFSA
information for accuracy. Contact students if any additional information is needed, and assist the student with completion of the FAFSA and
verification paperwork.
9. Upload student documents into BANNER Document Management (BDM) System.
10. Responsible for the
adjustment of student budgets to ensure financial aid is not over-awarded. Process all FAFSA based student awards so each student can view
their information in the CNCC Crossroads portal. Send FAFSA award and missing information letters.
11. Will be responsible for
verification of student loan requirements. This will include processing and certification of direct student loans (Stafford Loans).
12. Complete monthly reconciliation of Pell Grants and direct loans if Director is unavailable.
13. Meet with third party vendors
regularly to discuss best plans for student loan repayments for students who are in default and/or delinquent on their student loans.
14. Responsible for assisting all students with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid appeals.
15. Will meet with all
students who are interested in work-study opportunities, and discuss qualifications with potential students.
16. Work with the
Foundation Director and students for Foundation Scholarships
17. Perform weekly checks to help reduce the number of fraudulent
applicants. Place holds as appropriate.
18. Attend meetings on behalf of the Financial Aid Department (See below):
ESSENTIAL/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This job
requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:
Education & Training
Licensure/Certification
Equipment &
Skills
Other qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Training
Prior Related Experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All
interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation, along with a completed
Colorado Northwestern Community College application for exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.
Colorado
Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms
of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age,
creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender
identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Colorado Northwestern Community College
will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in
vocational education programs.
The College has designated Jennifer Rea, Associate Director of Campus Life, as its Title IX/EO
Coordinator and Brett Caskey, Vice President of Student Services, as its ADA/Section 504/Title II with the responsibility to coordinate its
civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at
(970) 675-3229 and for questions regarding ADA/Section 504/Title II please contact Brett Caskey at 970-675-3213. Reasonable accommodations
are available. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Angela Miller, Executive Director of Human Resources, at
970.675.3235.
You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building,
1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.
Title IX/EO Coordinator
Name:
Jennifer Rea
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3229
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Name: Zachary Stevenson
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3312
Deputy EO
Coordinator
Name: Angela Miller
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648
Phone: 970.675.3235
ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator
Name: Brett Caskey
Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO 81648
Phone:
970.675.3213
Colorado Northwestern Community College has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and welcomes responses from women, men, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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