This position directs the daily operations of the assigned areas of Financial Aid and supervises assigned staff within those areas to ensure the highest levels of customer service are delivered to internal and external customers. This position will oversee and coordinate all program procedures, activities and functions related to college Work Study programs. This position administers all programs in accordance with established Federal and State compliance requirements inclusive of Title IV regulations. Develop working relationships with internal and external partners, college staff, and faculty ensuring respect, teamwork, and support. Acts as the Director of Financial Aid in his/her absence.

Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months

• Oversees the daily office activities and monitors work progress and productivity of staff. Plans and coordinates staff schedules in order to assure sufficient coverage for hours of operation. Fully responsible for the service excellence provided to students, their families and the community.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, interviewing, evaluating, supervising, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives of the Financial Aid office.
• Assists with the management of the operations of the Financial Aid office, maintenance of services, and implementation of new programs and/or processes (e.g. financial aid intake, eligibility determination, verification, award process, delivery system, etc.) for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
• Oversees administration of Federal Work-Study program, including monitoring expenditures, development and maintenance of budgets, databases and other record-keeping systems.
• Serves as the lead Financial Aid administrator for the coordination and delivery of the Pathways program in area high schools including delivery of presentations to potential students about available programs and the application process.
• Acts as the Secondary Destination Point Administrator (DPA) for Federal Systems (e.g. SAIG Enrollment, Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), NSLDS, FAA Access, TFA tokens, etc.) for the purpose of assigning user access levels to ensure secure access to Federal Student Aid systems.
• Assists with the management of assigned program and/or departmental responsibilities (e.g. student aid programs, student employment programs, Direct Loan programs, application process, default prevention efforts, disbursements, annual audit, outreach activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving organizational objectives, and ensuring compliance with legal, financial and College requirements.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of institutional and department procedures based on federal and state regulations, guidelines, and professional literature to minimize exposure to risks. Lead annual effort to review and revise departmental procedures and guides staff training.
• Related projects and duties as assigned.

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:

Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.

Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Twelve (12) Days
Holidays: Fourteen (14) College Recognized Holidays

Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP).

Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information hb-active-sehbp.shtml

Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.

Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.