Assistant Director

 

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EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

 

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Department

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships:155410

 

Department Information

Duties & Responsibilities

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Coordinate state grant and scholarship programs including 21st Century, O’Bannon, Next Generation Educators Scholarship, Minority Teacher Scholarship, Student Teaching stipends, and the Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship.

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Serve as a contact to the U.S. Department of Education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) in the resolution of conflicting data regarding student eligibility and payment of funds; ensure timely reconciliation of funds based upon established program deadlines.

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Serve as a contact to the U.S. Department of Education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) in the resolution of conflicting data regarding student eligibility and payment of funds; ensure timely reconciliation of funds based upon established program deadlines.

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Review and determine validity of data submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and determine when corrections are needed. Process necessary corrections; perform need analysis; determine cost of attendance; package/repackage financial aid.

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Review and determine Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) of students at the end of each semester. Notify students when their SAP status has put them in an ineligibility (Fail) status. Review student academic standing and academic plans (submitted by advisors and faculty). Review and determine future aid eligibility of students who are currently ineligible for financial aid due to SAP. Communicate strategies for successfully maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

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Promote financial aid awareness through verbal and written communication; this includes admissions outreach events, orientation, high school financial aid nights and other requested information sessions.

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Support the review of consumer information, web site information, office publications and forms to ensure they are current, consistent and effective.

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In support of federal and state audits, the Assistant Director performs secondary reviews of verification, Return to Title IV calculations, and Satisfactory Academic Progress.

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Educate current and prospective students, their parents, high school counselors, and others on federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, application procedures, awarding and disbursement.

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Serve as liaison with other university offices.

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Work as a key member of OFAS to support Cardinal Central in providing impactful customer service for students, parents, and others seeking financial aid assistance.

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Attend professional training to maintain knowledge of federal, state and other program-related information. Attend in-house training for discussions of processes and procedures and provide input for recommended changes.

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Perform other related duties as assigned.

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