Employment Type : Full-Time
Job no: 492808 Department Summary & Job Purpose: Mount Holyoke College seeks a dynamic, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as its Executive Director of Student Financial Services. About Mount Holyoke College Mount Holyoke College is a world-renowned women’s college that is gender diverse. Since 1837, it has built and fortified a spirited, engaged and intellectually adventurous community, taught by an innovative faculty dedicated to their students and passionate about their disciplines. The first of the Seven Sisters Colleges, Mount Holyoke prepares students with the skills necessary to become confident leaders in a rapidly changing world. Mount Holyoke is ranked consistently as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and its students go on to make a difference across a wide variety of professional and civic endeavors. The College’s current strategic plan was developed in 2016 and is scheduled to be accomplished by 2023. To date, many of the objectives have been completed, and of particular note for employees have been critical achievements as the result of establishing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division, investing in employee development and training, and navigating a complex employee relations and staffing environment as the result of the pandemic. Mount Holyoke has a rich tradition of enrolling an unusually diverse student body. Among its enrollment of 2,200 students, 24% identify as domestic students of color and 25% are international students, making Mount Holyoke among the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the United States. Each year, students typically hail from 45 states and 84 countries. Approximately 15% of students represent the first generation in their families to attend college and 20% are Pell Grant recipients. Mount Holyoke meets 100% of the calculated financial need of its students through its financial aid program. In 2021-22, 64% of students receive need-based aid, with the average first year financial aid package totaling $47,930 (of which $42,874 was Mount Holyoke grant aid). A total of $80 million in financial aid was awarded, including $65 million in institutional grants and scholarships. 84% of merit scholarships are in need based financial aid packages, and 16% are merit only. Student Financial Services also oversees an institutional loan program that awards $1M annually and has a portfolio balance of $14M as of June 20 2021 About the Position Mount Holyoke seeks candidates for this role who are motivated by working in a highly student centered environment where a deep and abiding care for students is a paramount value. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, the executive director will lead a team of 11 staff and a comprehensive student financial services program that encompasses financial aid, student account billing and student loans. The new Executive Director will enjoy an exciting and challenging opportunity to reenergize a best in-class SFS program to include these features: Essential duties and responsibilities: The successful Candidate The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and problemsolving skills, and be both detail and people oriented in working with confidential financial data and with the families providing that information. Familiarity with systems and process improvement and assessment programs is a must, as is a clear track record of utilizing data to inform decisions. Equally important is the candidate’s proven ability as a strong supervisor who is skilled in building a sense of team, maintaining open lines of communication, offering relevant professional development opportunities to stay current in the field, and ensuring that staff are appropriately cross-trained in the various office functions in order to serve students effectively. In addition, candidates must be able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple and competing deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively. Successful candidates must have thorough knowledge of existing and changing regulations at all levels, including a track record of success in complying fully with all such regulations. A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence is a must. Physical Demands: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force Working Conditions: The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in How to Apply: Interested candidates should send, two separate documents, a resume and a letter of application that relates skills, abilities, knowledge, and professional experiences to the stated qualifications for the position and notable achievements. The packet should be sent to: EDSFS@wspelman.com Recruitment is underway and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 13, 2021. Confidential inquiries should be made to Megan Spelman at (585) 750-7091 or megan@wspelman.com. Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Mount Holyoke College is a women’s college that is gender diverse. The College is committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. In compliance with state and federal law, Mount Holyoke College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law. The College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in the recruitment and admission of students to its graduate program. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Advertised: 15 Nov 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: South Hadley, MA
Categories: Student Financial Services
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years’ of progressively responsible experience in student financial services, preferably at an institution with a robust need-based program as well as familiarity with the nature and aims of a selective liberal arts college. The preferred candidate will possess an advanced degree with experience functioning in administrative roles at the Executive Director or Director level.
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frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm
and/ or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the
worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as light work.
Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
typical office or administrative work).
Occasional evening hours are required.
employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully
carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate
background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as
the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver
Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
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