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Job Title
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Assistant Director, Federal Programs/Financial Aid
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Classification
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Student Services Professional IV
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AutoReqId
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544846
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Department
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Financial Aid
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Division
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Student Transitions
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Salary Range
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Classification Range $6,320 - $9,014 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $6,320 - $6,994 per month)
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Appointment Type
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Ongoing
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Time Base
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Full Time
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Work Schedule
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Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
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About CSUF
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Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
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Job Summary
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It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
The Office of Financial Aid is available to remove the cost of barriers that may prevent individuals from pursuing their educational goals. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as an Assistant Director, Federal Programs/Financial Aid (Student Services Professional IV). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
The Assistant Director plans, organizes, and completes program administration and assists with developing policy and implementing institutional policy, philosophy and procedures in a manner consistent with the University mission. The staff member performs in the following areas: oversee the administration of Financial Aid Federal programs and Scholarships including the administration of day-to-day activities associated with processing over 30,000 applications annually, completes administrative activities; and serves as a resource to staff. Serves on a 6-member lead team and reports to the Associate Director of Financial Aid to effectively plan, lead, and provide a comprehensive Financial Aid delivery system and ensuring high quality student service. Completes office leadership activities such as establishing goals; investigating changes in legislation; allocating resources; recruiting, training, and defining staff responsibilities and provide the highest quality service and highest degree of professionalism to students, constituents, and the University community. Serve as a representative and resource person on Financial Aid matters to the university community. Plans presentations and conducts workshops for students, faculty, and staff. Provides in-depth counseling to students in academics, personal counseling, career and financial planning. Other duties as assigned.
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Diversity Statement
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A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:
• What diversity means to you.
• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.
• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.
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Essential Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution. Four years of professional student services work experience including experience advising students individually and in groups, as well as the analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, clinical psychology, social work or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for two years of professional experience.
General knowledge of the problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel, and fiscal management. Knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities and of the overall organization.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of CMS/PeopleSoft software is desirable
Proficiency with Windows NT, Outlook, Excel, electronic mail, Internet applications, and Word. Four years of progressively responsible university experience, including at least three years of managing in a complex organization or office. Several of these years must be in financial aid. Excellent analytical, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required. A background that includes organizational development, data management and use of associated computer systems, public relations and staff supervision is essential. Knowledge of need analysis, professional judgment, and federal and state financial aid programs is required. Relate effectively with students and parents and work well with all campus departments. Must have an outstanding aptitude to anticipate and analyze problems and make appropriate judgments on a daily basis. Strong basic mathematical and analytical skills, ability to document work clearly, work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail in a deadline driven setting are required. Must be able to analyze highly complex situations and perform assignments without supervision.
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License/Certifications
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A valid California driver’s license. Personal vehicle to drive to off-campus outreach sites and professional development opportunities.
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Special Working Conditions
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Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Fast-paced environment ensures complex situations. Decisions can impact other university offices such as Student Financial Services, admissions, departmental offices and can affect enrollment management decisions. Occasional evening and weekend hours for Outreach activities and professional development opportunities.
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Additional Information
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California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
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