UMA Education Hiring for Director of Student Finance at Tampa, Florida Full Time

Purpose of the Position

The Director of Student Finance will be responsible for managing a team of managers and 40-80 financial aid advisors, team leaders, and managers

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.

• Anticipated starting salary of $75,000; pay rate negotiable based on experience and qualifications

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)

• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)

• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)

• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)

• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)

• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)

• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)

• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off

• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)

• Pet Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop annual departmental plan for strategic and short-term objectives, and design a weekly, monthly, and quarterly list of priorities to measure performance.

• Monitor operations to ensure practices are in compliance with all federal, state, accreditation and corporate regulations.

• Ensure that areas of non-compliance are addressed and resolved in a timely manner and appropriate training is implemented to ensure compliance.

• Determine training requirements to effectively administer the student finance advising function.

• Communicates objectives, coordinates activities, directs personnel actions, including classification, recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selecting new staff, staff reviews, and salary determinations.

• Prepare and deliver thorough staff performance evaluations and provide abundant recognition for employees performing well.

• Emphasize the importance of student retention and show rates.

• Ensure complex system processes are working properly and correct any system errors found. Determine workflow and ensure it is being met.

• Serve as liaison between Admissions, Operations and the Student Finance Office. Provide information and technical direction to correct student system errors, situations or concerns.

• Answers staff and student questions regarding financial aid matters and resolve financial aid problems

Compliance:

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.

• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 1 year in a Management position.

• Working knowledge of Title IV regulations required.

Working Environment:

• This is a full-time remote position

• Ability to travel as required – up to 25% travel

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer

• Requires ability to travel

• Requires occasional bending, stooping and squatting

• Requires occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY.

We operate honestly and ethically in a compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES.

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS.

We are committed to our team members’ success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE.

​​​​​​​We pursue results with a sense of purpose reflective of our student-centered mission. We take responsibility for supporting ambitious student outcomes and hold each other accountable to this end. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY.

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic, and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE.

​​​​​​​We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with team members from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together, ensuring that the goals of the institution are the focal point of our efforts.

Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position as of the last revised date noted in the header. It may not include every job responsibility. Job duties may fluctuate based on organizational needs. UMA reserves the right to revise the job or require that additional or different tasks be performed.

I have read and understand all the responsibilities and accountabilities in my job description. This job description is a tool used by me and management to help assess, evaluate and provide guidelines and expectations for the position named herein. I understand that it is not a contract and it does not constitute any guarantee of future employment.

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ID: 2023-4054

External Company Name: Ultimate Medical Academy

External Company URL: https://www.ultimatemedical.edu/