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You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Associate Director of Non-Federal Financial Aid position today!

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Position Overview:

As a Associate Director of Non-Federal Financial Aid at Galen College of Nursing, you will provides oversight for all non-title IV financial aid programs, including, but not limited to, Veteran’s Educational Benefits, third-party agency payments, employer programs, scholarships, and state funding.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership to the non-federal programs department to ensure excellent service to both external and internal customers.
2. Work closely with the federal financial aid department within the Office of Financial Aid to ensure consistent support services to both external and internal customers, providing excellent customer service.
3. Create, oversee, and maintain standardized processes surrounding the certification and packaging of all non-federal financial aid awards.
4. Maintain compliance with all non-federal financial aid programs, which may include the annual reporting of data and communication of updated tuition and other policies.
5. Work with external agencies to create streamlined processes for data sharing between the agency and the College.
6. Work with IT and Software Engineering to leverage use of the systems to create streamlined processes for the awarding, disbursement, and overall maintenance of non-federal financial aid programs.
7. Perform audits at campus locations to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all non-federal financial aid rules and regulations.
8. Research additional sources of funding that may be available for our students and work with college leadership to meet any requirements needed to secure those funds.
9. Assist in other phases of financial aid and student accounts, as necessary.
10. Attend financial aid training, workshops, and conferences, as necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• Experience: Experience working with federal financial aid, non-title IV awards, or veterans’ educational benefits preferred. Additional experience using Ellucian Colleague or Regent Financial Aid Management systems desired.
• Skills: Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty, and the community in a service-oriented environment. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects while meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Special Qualifications: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people. Position requires great attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to successfully manage complex projects through to execution. The candidate must have the ability to enroll in and be granted access to all Department of Education websites, including, but not limited to, NSLDS, COD, CPS, etc. Only candidates with no prior history of student loan default will be considered.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to sit at a computer desk for eight (8) hours at a time.
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Associate Director of Non-Federal Financial Aid

Galen College of Nursing