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Under general direction, performs administrative functions by assisting with the planning, organizing and directing the day to day operations of the Department.

• Assists in the management of the department and serves as a resource for the Associate Director of Loans and Director of Financial Aid Operations regarding requirements and trends in department.
• Prepares or coordinates preparation of financial and administrative reports; analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
• Assists in developing and implementing both long-term and short-term goals for the department.
• Develops, maintains, and implements department policies and procedures.
• Serves as a representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils and committees as assigned.
• Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees.
• Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates department programs.
• Assists in the design, development and coordination of special projects.
• Resolves problems and issues affecting the department and recommends measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• May act in place of the Associate Director in that person\'s absence.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Monitors staff performance and work in progress, and implements corrective action as needed.
• Oversees Alternative Loan programs, such as Private Loan, Canadian Loan, Nurse Faculty Loan, and Nursing Student Loan to ensure accuracy and compliance in certification, processing of returns, and reconciliation within established timeframes.
• Determines appropriate cost of attendance for students and awards federal, state and institutional aid to financial aid recipients.
• Coordinates with both internal and external stakeholders to effectively facilitate and support specific programs.
• Assists with reconciliation of Federal Direct Loan, Federal TEACH Grant programs and special projects, as needed.