If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.
edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 4/26/2024 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 04/26/2024
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success.
As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.
2% who rely on financial aid, 41.
0% who are first-generation in college; 4.
3% who are veterans, and 25.
1% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Hours per Week: 40+
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: VC Student Success Office
2222 N.
Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Job Summary and Description
Develops and implements district-wide student financial aid strategy to maximize the impact on student success from the Alamo Colleges District’s (ACD) Student Financial Aid department.
Through collaboration with Administration and College senior leadership, drives operational excellence and maximized student value in all Student Financial Aid programs while assuring comprehensive compliance with relevant federal and state regulations as well as college district policies and procedures.
Program oversight includes scholarship, grant-in-aid, federal work-study, student loan programs and all financial assistance programs to students.
Leads innovative programs to address unique financial planning challenges facing the learners at ACD.
Improves student financial wellness, persistence and completion utilizing financial planning education, concepts, and tools.
Implements and manages a transformational scholarship program for students in financial crises resulting in improved persistence and completion.
Reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or a related field.
Ten years leading a large student financial aid program for a higher education institution and related support services programs.
Ten years of experience leading large, complex educational programs at a higher education institution.
Significant experience with developing and maintaining processes and financial controls for a complex higher education function.
Demonstrated experience creating and executing on high impact strategic initiatives for continuous improvements and transformational change.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license.
Must be insurable through the organization’s insurers.
Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen