Vice President of Student Finance (Reno / Tahoe, NV)

Vice President of Student Finance (Reno / Tahoe, NV)

Company:
Prospect Education, LLC

Location:
Los Angeles
CA
US

Category:
Education, Finance

Degrees Required:
4 Year Degree

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Manages Others:
Yes

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

 

·         Outstanding leadership skills and a visionary concerning the structure, operations, and processes of a highly effective financial services department

·         Seasoned manager that’s “been there, done that"

·         Ability to see the big picture with sound business judgment and quickly questions things that don’t make sense

·         Integrity without question

·         Creative problem solver, understanding of best practices, and ability to simplify business processes

·         Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and agency rules and regulations

·         Sound understanding of accounting and finance concepts

·         Great communication and effective people skills while dealing with various levels of the organization

·         Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and some type of post secondary CRP/ERP system such as CampusVue

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 

·         Bachelor’s degree required

·         Ten years experience in proprietary college financial aid administration with prior oversight of a multi-campus environment is required

·         Prior interactions and dealings with auditors and regulators

 

Travel Requirements

 

·         Overnight travel can range from 0%–30% per month

 

JOB SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

To be considered for this position you must:

·         Submit an electronic copy of your resume

·         Submit an electronic well written (clear & concise) cover letter highlighting how your work experience and skills match to the details requirements of this position

·         Be legally authorized to work in the United States

·         Be willing to work out of an office located in Reno, NV

·         Upon job offer, be willing to submit to background verifications including a credit check

 

We offer great benefits including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (15 days per year), 7 Paid Holidays per year, Tuition Reimbursements of up to $5,000 per year, and more...visit us online to learn more.

 

Special Note: Immediately following the submission of your application you will be asked to take an assessment. This assessment helps us match your talents and attributes to our positions. Keep in mind if you choose to not participate in the assessment you will not be considered for the position. If you are applying for multiple positions, please be aware that you only need to complete the assessment once.

 

**Please save the below link so that you can refer back to the assessment link and instructions:

http://www.chartercollege.edu/jobs/apply_to_charter_college.html

 

We are committed to diversity. Charter College / Prospect Education are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Requirements:

Position Location: Reno / Tahoe, NV

Relocation Assistance is Available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

The Vice President of Student Finance is responsible for all aspects of student financial aid administration and services. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

 

This position is ideal for someone with a track record of excellence leading a financial aid organization for a multi-campus proprietary college system. Prospect Education is the owner and operator of a privately held, for profit, post-secondary entity called Charter College. This position is located in our Company headquarters in Reno, Nevada with campuses operating in California, Washington, Alaska, and On-line.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

This position is responsible for all student financial services operations including oversight of the following areas:

 

· Federal Title IV eligibility and administration

· State financial aid eligibility and administration

· Private, public, and institutional scholarships

· Third party agency funding and development

· Private financing options and relationships

· Institutional financing options and payment plans

· Manage a third party service that performs on-going file compliance reviews

· Maintain effective relations with the U.S. Department of Education

· Student billings and collections team in order to minimize loan charge-offs

· Staff hiring, development, and progression planning

· Establishment and maintenance of policies, procedures, and training to ensure sound internal control structure

· Collaboration with Campus Presidents and executives to ensure compliance with regulations, and Company policies and procedures

· Long term vision and strategies to optimize department operations

· Ensuring adequate and timely corrective action is addressed and implemented for all audits and program reviews

· Helping ensure student Federal financial aid delinquencies and defaults are minimized

· Collaboration with the Admissions team to ensure students receive all entitled aid, and supports sales processes to the extent of the law

· Other financial service areas as needed