Manager, Funding Management

The target hiring range for this position is $75k-$81k.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Manager, Funding Management is the administration and supervision of the Funding Management function, including but not limited to, management of all advisors, senior advisors, and supervisors in the application and delivery of funds and services to new and current learners. The incumbent is responsible for the timely delivery of services to learners, training, onboarding, and daily operations in packaging and maintaining customer service to learners of the College. This position maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding student aid programs. The Manager, Funding Management ensures the function maintains the integrity of the funding process in order to contribute to the successful completion of the program.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Director, Funding Management to ensure day to day operations and expectations are being met.
• Responsible for mentoring, coaching, and managing 5 to 8 collaborators.
• Accurately develops and coordinates the delivery of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and the maintenance of FSA records.
• Seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners, and/or external partners to accomplish functional objectives.
• Coordinates financial aid operations with other College functions to support successful funding, enrollment, and completion.
• Manages the resolution of areas identified for development and improvement and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of existing and new FSA policies, practices, and procedures.
• Researches, analyzes, develops, and recommends departmental processes and procedures to increase and improve operational efficiency to ensure proper controls and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains and develops all training manuals and training resources and provides training and ongoing development of collaborators in the function.
• Participates and facilitates biweekly Learner Funding meetings including 1:1s, coaching meetings, and team meetings.
• Interviews potential collaborators for organizational and functional alignment along with Director, Funding Management.
• Participates in development activities designated by the College in pursuit of personal and professional elevation.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required, some post-secondary education is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in an institution of higher learning processing student funding.
• Minimum of three year’s experience as a people leader.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Student Aid and/or military funding.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 3,400 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!