Director of Student Finance

Corinthian Colleges, Inc., a publicly traded corporation (NASDAQ: COCO) has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, results-oriented Director of Student Finance for our Ashmead College - Seattle, WA campus.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for oversight and management of campus Student Finance Operations in accordance with Federal/State regulations and Company policies and procedures. Perform financial counseling, needs analysis, forms completion, contract disclosure and all other related processing to ensure student funding of educational expenses. Train, develop, and evaluate campus student finance staff to ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently. This position serves as a liaison between students, Campus Support Center and third party agencies/vendors.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage campus student finance operations to ensure financial compliance with company objectives and Federal/State regulations.

Oversee the Title IV processing of new and continuing student loan and grant applications. Manage the financial aid process to ensure the quality processing of student files and accurate processing of funds in accordance with federal regulations.

Monitors all student finance activities to ensure timely file processing, billing, funding and collections.

Inform students of their financial obligation, the institution?s financial options, and financial policies and procedures as related to their educational expenses. Ensure completion of all financial forms, installment notes and disclosure statements related to student financing and credit terms.

Maintain campus bad debt results within established budgetary goals and objectives.

Direct internal controls for cash management to ensure appropriate cash flow levels.

Responsible for tracking the allocation of campus-based funds.

Implement, monitor, and enforce corporate financial policies and procedures. Communicates updates of financial aid and collection policies and procedures through department meetings.

Assist in the coordination of the institution?s response to any internal/external audits related to Student Finance Operations. Prepares documentation requirements to meet compliance audit standards

Compile, prepare and analyze monthly reports in support of Student Finance Operations. Provide ongoing financial analysis of current operations in order to make strategic/budget recommendations to local or regional administration

Provide customer service and answer to student inquiries

Participate as an active member of the institution?s Management Team and ensure active communication and cohesive

Process personnel actions, to include interview, hire, performance evaluations, and termination. Train and develop assigned personnel in performing highly structured work with extensive standard operating procedures. Encourages professional growth and fosters cooperation amongst staff members and departmentsworking relationship with all other departments.

Attend all applicable training workshops to remain current on company policies and procedures. Ensure that assigned personnel attend business related trainings.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor?s degree and three to five years experience managing a student finance process within an education environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have three to five years experience managing staff to effectively impact financial operations and meet corporate financial objectives.

Must have three to five years experience with Title IV programs

Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats to perform all functions related to this position.

Must have working knowledge of student financial software and operating systems

Must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial data/reports in order to make recommendations regarding campus performance.

Must have the ability to effectively organize and establish priorities

Must be highly motivated and a team player.

The work is sedentary, typically employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as paper, books, or notebooks. Minimal travel may be required.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including a comprehensive healthcare program and a 401k plan.

Qualified candidates ONLY - for consideration and the potential opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company