(Name-mce) ListServ Associate Director--Financial Aid 06-07 job opening

[Wendy Russell]

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NOTICE

September 27, 2006

 

Professional Opportunity:  Associate Director of Financial Aid 06-07

 

Lakeside School is an independent coeducational day school offering a
broad curriculum in the liberal arts. Founded in 1919, the school
enrolls 776 students in grades 5 through 12 from diverse ethnic, racial,
religious, and economic backgrounds.

 

The mission of Lakeside School is to develop in intellectually capable
young people the creative minds, healthy bodies, and ethical spirits
needed to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global
society. We provide a rigorous, dynamic academic program through which
effective educators lead students to take responsibility for learning.
We are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals
representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in
the meaning and value of community and in the joy and importance of
lifelong learning.

 

This position will be a full-time, full-year exempt staff appointment.
The position requires repetitive work, standing/sitting, walking to
other parts of campus, and occasional travel. 

 

Responsibilities:  The Associate Director of Financial Aid, reporting to
the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, will administer Lakeside's
financial aid program. Primary responsibilities of the position are to
allocate aid to new and continuing students in line with institutional
and admissions goals; and to manage a $3,000,000 financial-aid budget
for tuition support as well as nontuition assistance (books, fees,
transportation, meals, laptops, etc.) for qualified students. Specific
responsibilities include:

*	Chair the Financial Aid Committee that reviews and develops
policies and practices; 
*	Serve as the "voice" of economic diversity in the Lakeside
community;
*	Communicate in a variety of venues (newsletters, open houses,
presentations, school web site, etc.) with the school community and
prospective parents about financial aid policies and practices;
*	Prepare regular reports (statistical and descriptive) for
internal and external audiences as necessary;
*	Assist current and prospective individual families with aid
applications by phone or in person, and monitor the ongoing status of
financial aid families in cooperation with the business office;
*	Support the college counseling program by providing information
on college financial aid, merit programs, and financial options to
counselors, seniors, and their parents;
*	Establish eligibility for waivers of fees for various testing
organizations; 
*	Oversee the annual selection and notification of memorial and
endowed scholars; and
*	Develop and supervise a consistent, fair approach in our
financial aid review process and in our communication to families.

 

Qualifications. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is
preferred. Prior experience in working with financial aid programs is
required, prior admissions experience is advantageous, and prior
teaching experience will be considered a plus. Candidates should have
superb organizational abilities and excellent verbal and written
communication skills, and must have demonstrated facility at working
harmoniously and effectively with others both on an individual basis and
as part of a team. Ability to put people at ease across a broad
socioeconomic spectrum is also essential. Candidates should also exhibit
expertise in using a variety of software on a PC platform (Windows XP).
References should speak to the candidate's ability to manage a complex,
multilayered program, sensitivity and tact relative to families' needs,
and efficiency; and to his or her energy, empathy, sense of humor, and
respect for keeping private family information completely confidential.

 

Salary/Benefits:  Lakeside School is committed to attracting and
retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that
compares favorably with those of peer schools both locally and
nationwide. Individual salary levels-negotiable depending on education
and experience-are very competitive. A full benefits package includes
TIAA/CREF retirement and generous medical/dental coverage, and equals
the best plans in private industry. Lakeside's down-payment assistance
program (available after successful evaluation) supports first-time home
purchases in the Puget Sound area.

 

Application Process: Applicants should call 206/440-2763 to request an
application form or download a form from the Lakeside School web site
(www.lakesideschool.org <http://www.lakesideschool.org/> ), and return
this with a cover letter of interest and a resume to Lakeside School
Employment, 14050 First Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington 98125-3099
(materials may be e-mailed to jobs at lakesideschool.org). Applications
will be reviewed beginning October 25, 2006. This position is open until
filled. Lakeside School is an equal Opportunity Employer seeking to
diversify its workplace.