director of financial aid

Director of Financial Aid
San Francisco Art Institute
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director of Financial Aid

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs

SUPERVISES: Associate Director of Financial Aid

STATUS: Full-time, Supervisory, Exempt


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Manage and coordinate student financial aid programs at the San Francisco Art Institute to include scholarships, grants-in-aid, loans and student employment. Manage the daily activities of the Office of Financial Aid including but not limited to, planning and organization, counseling, packaging, verification and record keeping. Responsible for maintaining an efficient and service oriented work environment and ensuring compliance with all governmental and institutional financial aid policies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Policy (Governmental and Institutional)

1. Monitor trends in Federal and State financial aid policies and regulations; and, advise the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs to assure institutional compliance and best serve institutional interests.

2. Assist the Vice President in the analysis and development of campus-based financial aid policies.

B. Procedures
1. Develop, implement, and maintain procedures to ensure responsible and efficient handling of each aid application, placing primary emphasis on timely service and maximization of aid opportunities for each student within the limits of governmental regulations and institutional policy.

2. Develop, implement, and maintain communication which maximizes timely flow of information between the Financial Aid, Admission, Registrar, Student Accounts and Accounting offices.

3. Prepare procedures and fieldwork for and participate in various audits as required, including but not necessarily limited to Pell Grants audits, other Federal audits, State Grant program audits, and general institutional audits

4. Review, monitor and administer all procedures relating to the SFAI Federal College Work Study and Student Employment Program in order to ensure efficient operation and general compliance with Federal Institutional guidelines.

5. Assist the Vice President in the administration of institutional aid to international students.

6. Assist the Vice President in the modeling and development of recommendations on institutional aid policies and funding levels.

C. Communications and Documentation. In consultation with the Vice President, develop and annually revise documents, guides, and student materials, such as the Financial Aid Guide, and FAO Policy and Procedure manual. Review and revise written communication in consultation with the Vice President as needed. Develop educational workshops and entrance/exit programming.

2. Responsible for documenting files electronically or otherwise as needed to track activity

D. Packaging/Counseling

1. Manage and coordinate the Institute's financial aid programs; evaluate student needs and eligibility, select candidates and determine type and amount of financial assistance to be awarded. Use professional judgment as needed. Ensure the accuracy of data and financial aid eligibility for each applicant within the limits of governmental and institutional regulations and policies.

2. Counsel individual aid applicants and/or their families regarding available options during walk-in hours and via phone or in writing if necessary. Discussions may include eligibility requirements, application processes, available options, legal and financial implications of particular forms of student aid and the construction of realistic financial plans educational funding.

3. Provide entrance and exit loan counseling and other educational workshops in person and in group sessions.

E. Fiscal Management
1. Monitor reconciliation procedures for federal and state funds.
2. Reconcile Federal Stafford Loan funds and work with Controller on annual close-out
3. Prepare financial aid information as needed for audits or other review of records.

F. Reporting
1. Prepare annual operating reports setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions including but not limited to: FISAP, Federal Stafford Loan and Direct Loan year-end close-out, annual surveys, etc.
2. Provide general financial aid statistics to SFAI community as needed and appropriate.

G. Staff Supervision and Development
1. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Financial Aid Coordinator.
2. Establish appropriate staff performance expectations and consult with the Vice President regarding the evaluation of individual staff performance. Provide training and development opportunities in order to achieve departmental and divisional objectives of a fully cross-trained work environment.
3. Maintain active membership in appropriate professional organizations including but not limited to National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA). Attend conferences as appropriate.

H. Data Management
1. Act as Data Point Administrator for Federal Aid Programs.
2. Maintain and manage electronic processes relating to financial aid, such as Datatel, COD, SAIG, EdConnect, EDExpress, and others.
3. Evaluate and enhance effective management of financial aid data for both electronic and non-electronic data processes. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical proficiency in the financial aid discipline.
• Personal attributes appropriate to a senior staff management position including the ability to sensitively counsel students, communicate effectively and diplomatically with all constituencies, and promote team spirit the support staff and colleagues.
• Minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience in a College Financial Aid Office at rank of Associate Director or equivalent with direct staff supervision and program administration required
• In-depth knowledge of Federal and Institutional Methodologies; State (prefer California) and Federal guidelines for need analysis and awarding.
• Experience in administration of the Federal Stafford Loan Programs, both FFELP and William D. Ford Loan Program.
• Proficiency with computerized data management systems computerized financial aid management systems required. Computer skills should minimally include Microsoft Office Suite and in-depth knowledge of at least one computerized financial aid management system. Experience with Power AIDS, EDE Express, Ed Connect and/or Datatel Corporation's Colleague system is highly desirable. Other experience with student information systems a significant plus.
• Bachelors Degree REQUIRED, Masters preferred
• Ability to compile, evaluate and present statistical data required
• Familiarity with financial aid auditing procedures required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to secure necessary security passage with Department of Education required

EEOC:
San Francisco Art Institute is an AA/EOE/ADA Employer.

Communications Manager

Communications Manager (San Francisco, CA)

Please direct your responses to: lng@wheelhousesolut ions.com

We€ ’²re looking for a smart, excellent writer to join our corporate marketing team in San Francisco as Communications Manager. We are Wheelhouse Solutions (www.wheelhousesolu tions.com) , a leading provider of experiential marketing solutions comprised of three event and community-centric service companies: Champion Exposition Services (www.championexpo. com) Immersa Marketing (www.immersamarketi ng.com) , and George Fern Company (www.georgefern. com).
The ideal candidate likes to market our people, our wins, our innovative assets to help raise awareness and brand equity in our companies. This candidate has experience in marketing/producing events/trade shows, is a good writer, understands what Thought Leadership means and is excited to help drive Thought Leadership for our company.

Major responsibilities include:
€ ’µ Manage social media activities for brands including: Facebook, Twitter, and serve as the editor and main writer for a company blog
€ ’µ Write press releases and manage media pitches and news distribution; seek and submit industry award applications
€ ’µ Manage speaking opportunities including propose topics for pitching, pitch and attain speaking opportunities, assign internal executive, and aid in the creation of PowerPoint presentations
€ ’µ Create and manage thought leadership calendar comprised of targets, topics, dates, assigned executive, and opportunity type

Qualifications:
€ ’µ Minimum of 5 year€ ’²s Marketing experience; 1-2 years in PR
€ ’µ Must have at least one year of experience in tradeshows as an exhibitor or company that exhibits, or trade show organizer or producer
€ ’µ Demonstrate the ability to write compelling copy that gets our message across
€ ’µ An innate grasp of what makes a good story and how to sell it to the media
€ ’µ Superior organizational skills, with an eye for accuracy and consistency
€ ’µ Experience in service industry (intangible products) a plus

We are an exciting company with great people and are seeking great people to join us! Qualified individuals should email cover letter, salary history and resume to: lng@wheelhousesolut ions.com with Communications Manager in the subject line.

jr. web project manager

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Sage Consulting Associates is looking for a Jr. Web Project Manager to work for a large multinational company that is a leading innovator and designer of consumer electronics and software products in Cupertino, CA. This individual will help manage the content and delivery of web applications to its sales channel partners ensuring a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities Include
Define detailed business requirements, manage the implementation process and work closely with key stakeholders and partners to ensure on-time implementation for large scale, global initiatives.
Assist in creating basic business process documentation and project plan development.
Develop content strategy and make updates in the content management system.
Partner across teams to ensure constant communication on delivery of all marketing content.
Manage multiple deadline driven projects at once with excellent attention to detail and follow through.
Skills Required
5+ years of ecommerce project management experience at a large, matrixed organization within the high tech industry.
Expertise in content management systems and tools.
Experience with software development, web application development, or software program development initiatives.
Solid grasp of the web development process.
Outstanding project management skills.


Timing: 2-3 months, 40 hrs (5 days)
Start: ASAP
Location: Cupertino, CA, onsite

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Financial Analyst

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Sage Consulting Associates is looking for a Financial Analyst to work for a large healthcare company in downtown San Francisco. Consultant will be responsible for executing the administrative cost optimization plan, while identifying and driving cost savings initiatives.
Responsibilities Include
Perform budget analysis and financial research work including analyses of subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital, investment and financial expense performance, capitation, risk pools and comparisons.
Prepare reports, graphs and charts of data.
Develop forecasting and analyze trends.
Create, display and reproduce charts, graphs and econometric models relative to the operations of the organization.
Establish operational objectives and assignments, and delegate assignments to appropriate managers.
Responsible for team(s), department(s) or functional area(s) results in terms of planning, cost and methods.
Develop and implement annual budget.
Ensure work flow procedures and guidelines are clearly documented and communicated.
Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.

Skills Required
5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within enterprise level companies.
Excellent Hyperion & Excel Skills, Macro, Pivot Tables and V-lookup (modeling capabilities).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a disciplined approach to work, conscientious with good attention to detail.
Exposure to outsourcing.
Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills.


Timing: 3 months, 40 hrs (5 days)
Start: ASAP
Location: San Francisco, CA, onsite

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marketing planning mananger

On Mon, 4/5/10, Sage Consulting wrote:
From: Sage Consulting
Subject: Sage Consulting Opportunity: Marketing Planning Manager #4622
To: j...@sageca.com
Date: Monday, April 5, 2010, 4:03 PM
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Sage Consulting Associates is looking for a Market Planning Manager to work for a biotech firm in South San Francisco. This individual will be responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of patient marketing initiatives by instituting best practices in direct-to-patient marketing for the Oncology group.
Responsibilities Include
Provide centralized expertise to brands by collaboration in the development and implementation of effective patient marketing strategies and programs.
Define the brand opportunity for direct-to-patient (DTP) marketing and recommend tactics to capitalize on this opportunity.
Manage brand’s patient marketing database vendor and other relevant vendors/agencies.
Partner with all other patient focused disciplines in order to assure consistency and efficiency in all communications to patients.
Collaborate in development and execution of integrated Consumer Marketing strategies and plans that deliver measurable value, and accomplish the goals and objectives of the key brand(s)
Partner across departments in developing patient insights, segmentation and other patient research
Applies the corporate principles, practices, and ethics involved in developing effective Consumer Marketing programs.

Skills Required
4 + years of marketing experience, including pharmaceutical marketing experience (Rx or OTC).
Experience in direct-to-patient or direct-to-consumer marketing development through execution.
Demonstrated abilities to lead cross-functional teams, prioritize and manage multiple projects, proactively define DTP opportunities, and effectively influence and communicate with internal and external partners.
Strategic planning and problem solving experience.
Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.
Timing: 8 months, 40 hrs (5 days)
Start: 4/26/2010
Location: South San Francisco, CA, onsite
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