Director of Operations

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University seeks applications for a Director of Operations.

Job Description

This position manages all Operations of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS), providing oversight of financial aid processing and advising of students. The Director works to coordinate unit outcomes with respect to the strategic goals and daily operations of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and enrollment management through leading initiatives, structuring support, management, goal-setting, streamlining processes and monitoring workflow or process outputs. The Director serves as part of the OFAS Leadership Team to oversee the coordination, management, planning and compliance of all federal, state, private and institutional student aid funds for MSU Denver. The Director works closely with all campus departments towards strategic enrollment management services initiatives including recommending, establishing, and administering policies and procedures related to the delivery of aid to students. This position is part of the interdepartmental management team that reviews, develops, recommends, implements and monitors operating policies and procedures within the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships; and for the allocation of student aid funding. All duties require monitoring and current knowledge of federal and state regulations and office policies and procedures in order to ensure efficient processing and program compliance. Prepares and/or assists in preparing various federal, state, institutional and external agency fiscal and statistical reports.  The incumbent holds significant responsibility for the proper administration of over $160 million in federal, state, private and institutional aid. This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Application Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, http://www.msudenverjobs.com.  References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.  Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.