ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCYFLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)Compensation: $90,000.00-120,000.00 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE - At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. Colorado Mesa University Core Values. Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others. Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill. Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others. Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity. Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown. Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals. SECTION II – THE SEAT - At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats. Review of positions will begin June 1. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/ OR TASKSOVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/ OR TASKS The Director of Financial Aid must have a dual passion for student support and data-driven fiscal management. The Director leads a diverse team responsible for awarding and communicating financial aid, managing and programming systems, analyzing data, and collaborating with the CMU Foundation, Athletics, and Student Services to support students and steward limited funds effectively. This leader must navigate complex federal and state laws and regulations while keeping CMU's mission and student needs at the forefront. Financial Aid Operations. Ensure effective financial aid counseling, advising, and service delivery to students. Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance the student experience, including interdepartmental coordination and problem-solving. Conduct task analyses and process reviews to ensure efficient and strategic department operations. Oversee communications and systems management, with particular attention to web and electronic communications and the student experience. Develop and monitor the office operations budget, institutional financial aid budget, and federal and state financial aid budgets. Lead and manage staff. Build a positive department culture through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation. Support Enrollment Management. Contribute to the development of institutional, state and federal financial aid strategy in alignment with enrollment plans. Participate in enrollment planning. Collaborate with others in student recruiting and yield activities on and off campus. Coordinate with other Colorado Mesa University departments including Admissions, Development, and Athletics to leverage financial aid for effective recruitment and retention. Work with Enrollment Management Planning Team to improve public information quality, raise public awareness, and present on financial aid availability and awarding processes. Steward and Use Data Effectively. Participate in CMU Data Governance. Ensure coherent, consistent, and useful classification of financial aid data (e.g., fund source, fund type, etc.)Establish practices and procedures to ensure appropriate data use, security, and quality. Review and present financial aid scorecard and other reports/analysis to inform enrollment management and financial strategy decisions. Develop Financial Aid Policy & Ensure Compliance. Ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations and policies. Review and updates policies and procedures regularly. Provide analysis and recommendations of federal and state financial aid issues. Interpret federal and state regulations and keep staff informed of changes. Serve as CMU’s representative on the CCHE Financial Aid Advisory Committee and other external organizations as appropriate. ROLES - Leadership, Management & Accountability specifically including financial management of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid. Student support and counseling for college affordability and access to aid programs. Support enrollment management with financial aid strategy and practices. Steward data and use effectively. Develop financial aid policy in alignment with state and federal financial aid requirements; ensure compliance with institutional policy and state and federal law and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.