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Central Washington University Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships to join our Student Financial Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $90,662 - $113,328 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Offering more than 135 bachelor's and master's degrees, the university enrolls approximately 8,800 students, of which 45% are people of color. The institution employs 1,800 people. CWU's average class size is 20. The university holds regional accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Faculty are recognized regionally and/or nationally for collegiate teaching in mathematics, physics, geology, music, and chemistry. The top five majors awarded are: Elementary Education and Teaching, General Psychology, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration, and Social Sciences. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships is the chief financial aid administrator and is responsible for overall leadership of departmental operations, including management of federal, state, and institutional aid funds, as well as compliance with federal and state programs and adhering to best practices. In collaboration with key stakeholders across the University, the financial aid & scholarship director effectively manages financial aid for students and their supporters in alignment with CWU's vision, mission, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. The Director possesses an in-depth knowledge of higher education and an extensive understanding of the important role financial aid plays in enrollment management. As an integral member of the University's enrollment management leadership team, the Director works closely with the admissions team to support enrollment, student access, retention, program assessment, and student success. The Director has primary responsibility for leadership, resource management, and administrative oversight of the accurate delivery of financial aid to qualified students in a supportive and timely manner. The Director must ensure the proper administration of all federal, state, and institutional student financial assistance. The Director will be an active and visible leader both on campus and in the larger financial aid community. This position will require the use of skill and knowledge to analyze and exercise judgement while conducting federal needs analysis, verification, award packaging, and other Title IV aid processes. The Director