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John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic) is now accepting applications for a dedicated, motivated, and mission-driven Associate Director of Financial Aid, who will support our Vice President of Financial Aid in the operations of our Financial Aid Office; provide leadership in financial aid (FA) customer service and assist with all financial aid programs; leads financial literacy student outreach; and serves as primary point of contact in the office for students. In addition, the Associate Director assists with internal aid processing under federal, state, and institution guidelines. Current financial aid programs include Federal aid, institutional aid, Veterans benefits, private loans, private scholarships, State aid, and monthly institutional payment plans.

General Responsibilities

• Financial Aid Administration, Compliance, and Reporting for all financial aid programs
• Assist with regulatory compliance for both the Financial Aid Office and institutional eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid
• Maintain accurate records and update systems (Student Information System, CRM, and Financial Aid Management System) according to institutional policies and procedures
• Periodically reconcile/audit systems and files for accuracy
• Assist with compilation, analysis, and reporting of data to various audiences for various reasons
• Remain competent and current on systems and financial aid through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contracts with colleagues, and/or attending professional development courses/conferences/webinars (as budget allows)
• Monitor and interpret new and updated regulations
• Compile rosters and follow up with faculty for attendance as required for financial aid
• Assist in reviewing University Catalog, website and other documentation for consistency and accuracy
• Send annual disclosure notice to all applicable students, staff, and faculty
• Scan documents and file, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Awarding and Counseling

• Advises students, as needed, regarding policies and regulations related to federal, state, and institutional financial aid including students taking a leave of absence, considering withdrawal, or moving off-campus by discussing financial circumstances causing review/revision of award
• Analyze FA applications and related documents, as needed; determine eligibility, and award various types of financial aid in accordance with changing federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies including exercising professional judgment to select cases for further review and resolving conflicting information
• Assists with awarding federal, state, and institutional aid to new applicants and returning students in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies
• Leads financial literacy outreach/workshops Essential Qualifications and Skills
• All employees must affirm that JPCatholic is a Catholic organization. Catholic ethical, moral, and social values provide a guiding compass for everything we do.
• All employees must support and agree with the vision of the University: To send innovative and determined graduates who know and live Jesus to boldly proclaim His Gospel in culture impacting fields
• All employees must support and agree with the mission of JPCatholic: To impact culture for Christ by forming students as creators and innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs in the Creative Arts and Business Innovation and steeped in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
• Bachelor’s Degree or significant experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience with the higher education financial aid process
• Demonstrable ability to use Excel (including basic understanding of functions) and other spreadsheets
• Experience using computers and office equipment (scanner, copier, fax machine)
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and multitask in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information; worked with confidential information and understanding of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Ability to work independently and manage timelines in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Understand conflict resolution; maintain confidentiality; and listens to others and exhibits objectivity and openness; does not discriminate on any basis.
• Must be willing to consent to background investigation and be able to obtain clearance to access Federal systems (valid Social Security Number, not in default on any federal loans, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Business/Finance/Law
• Experience with administering Student Aid Programs (Title IV, Cal Grant, VA Benefits, etc)
• Experience with Financial Aid Management Systems at a post-secondary institution
• Knowledge of Federal and state practices and policies
• Strong understanding of Federal Compliance and Consumer Information
• Spanish fluency (ability to advise students/parents regarding sometimes technical financial aid information)
• Experience with verification for Title IV aid
• Experience with NSLDS enrollment reporting
• Experience administering Cal Grant program
• Experience with Blackbaud Student Information System
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and communicate clearly and interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of programs and disciplines.

Note:
Position Type: Full-time, year round
Work Location: In person
Expected Starting Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience.
Exemption Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled

JPCatholic is accepting applications for a Financial Aid Assistant. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills, and have the capacity to field routine questions from prospective and current students regarding all aid programs. Financial aid requires extensive attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with students and their families as well as internal staff and faculty, while following policies and procedures that comply with all necessary regulations. The candidate will assist in ensuring that student paperwork is completed properly and communicate when follow up is needed. This position will provide office and ad-hoc support for the Vice President of Financial Aid. Current financial aid programs include Federal aid, institutional aid, Veterans benefits, private loans, private scholarships, State aid, and monthly institutional payment plans.

The ideal candidate would also have the desire and capacity to cross-train and learn all aspects of the financial aid office. Success in these areas could lead to additional responsibilities and compensation.

Example of Duties

• Assist students and their parents with questions regarding the various programs and application processes
• Create folders and input data from institutional aid applications for the Financial Aid Committee
• Schedule scholarships in Student Information System (Blackbaud) for billing
• Assist in tracking outstanding tasks for prospective students and follow up to acquire any missing items
• Compile a spreadsheet with rosters and students, follow up with professors for attendance at beginning of quarter or as needed
• Assist with maintaining accurate record of EFA (Estimated Financial Assistance) in Regent by preparing uploads on at least a quarterly basis
• Annual review of student (Admissions/Registrar) files to verify high school/undergraduate completion
• Assist with review of required consumer information on an annual basis to ensure institution is meeting regulations
• Assist with sending annual disclosure notice to all applicable students, staff, and faculty
• Maintain current information in files, Student Information System (Blackbaud), and financial aid system (Regent)
• Maintain list of private scholarships
• Assist with reporting as necessary
• Assist with periodic and ongoing data quality checks/audits
• Assist in reviewing University Catalog, website, and other documentation for consistency and accuracy
• Any other tasks as assigned

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• All employees must affirm that JPCatholic is a Catholic organization. Catholic ethical, moral, and social values provide a guiding compass for everything we do.
• All employees must support and agree with the vision of the University: To send innovative and determined graduates who know and live Jesus to boldly proclaim His Gospel in culture impacting fields
• All employees must support and agree with the mission of JPCatholic: To impact culture for Christ by forming students as creators and innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs in the Creative Arts and Business Innovation and steeped in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
• Experience with the higher education financial aid process (either in a professional setting, as a student, or as a parent)
• Demonstrable ability to use Excel (including basic understanding of functions) and other spreadsheets
• Experience using computers and office equipment (scanner, copier, fax machine)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: email, phone, in-person meetings, and other business writing
• Ability to plan, organize, and multitask in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in area of Business/Finance/Law
• Experience in service-based position or two or more years of experience in financial aid at a post-secondary institution
• Knowledge of Federal and state aid practices and policies
• Spanish fluency (ability to advise students/parents regarding sometimes technical financial aid information)
• Experience with verification for Title IV aid
• Experience with NSLDS enrollment reporting
• Experience administering Cal Grant program
• Experience with Blackbaud Student Information System

Note:
Position Type: Full-time, year round
Work Location: In person
Expected Starting Pay Range: $48,000 - $50,000 per year, depending on experience.
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled

John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic) is now accepting applications for a seasoned, motivated, energetic, and mission-driven Major Gifts Officer (MGO). The MGO will expand our current philanthropy team and work closely with university leadership to increase our philanthropic revenue stream to enable us to realize our growth potential. JPCatholic expects to raise $2M in FY24, and to grow it 15% annually in subsequent years.

JPCatholic uses a disciplined “Moves Management” process to qualify prospective donors; to create individualized proposals and asks to secure gifts; and to further steward donors and provide them the opportunity to give again. Our process is empowered by KEAP - a game changing all-in-one CRM, sales and marketing automation platform built specifically for growth-minded institutions like JPCatholic.

MGO Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and grow a personal portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate major donors and prospects using efficient and effective processes cognizant of their interests, motivations, giving patterns, and ask preferences to secure funds to advance our mission,
• Create reasonable financial goals for each donor alongside stewardship and further cultivation plans in a timely and effective manner.
• Create timely reports that reflect caseload and performance.
• Execute JPCatholic’s Strategic Plan to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Communicate efforts effectively with JPCatholic Trustees.
• Collaborate with our marketing team on unified messaging and narratives.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure timely communication of critical institutional project information, including budgets to donors.
• Adhere to JPCatholic policies and procedures and values.
• Maintain a positive, and collegial problem-solving attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths

• Bachelor’s degree is required and a background in the Creative Arts is preferred.
• Demonstrated history of successful fundraising experience is required.
• Effective ability to use and learn data management systems at a high level of sophistication is required for the duties of the position. and organizational skills required.
• A passion for helping donors fulfill their philanthropic interests.
• Alignment with and passion for JPCatholic’s mission and the ability to articulate this mission to others.
• Knowledge of the educational and philosophical landscape in which we operate.
• Familiarity with “Moves Management” process.
• Ability to build strong personal relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to present information in an informative and compelling manner.
• A stamina to work hard and derive satisfaction from being productive.
• Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment that rewards self-starters.

Note: This position is ideal for an early career professional seeking a challenging growth position within a Catholic Christian environment, where drive and a strong personal work ethic is welcomed and rewarded. It is also attractive to a late stage career professional, for whom giving back is a primary consideration in their job search.

Compensation Starting salary range is $64,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience.

JPCatholic's School of Visual Arts is seeking an Adjunct Professor of 2D Animation to teach animation, rigging, and storyboarding using Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro. Applicants must provide a link to their professional portfolio/reel.

Responsibilities include

• Course initial development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with department faculty in the curriculum implementation.
• Student support.
• Maintaining regular office hours outside of instructional time.
• Participating in course outcomes assessments.
• Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge.

Qualifications and Skills

• Be currently professionally active in the animation industry.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro.
• Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, OR any associate degree and five years or professional experience, OR the equivalent.

JPCatholic is a Catholic university. Applicants to this position are not required to be Catholic, but they must respect and not teach against the mission of the University.

Compensation is $4,500 per course. This compensation includes all prep time, 10 3-hour classes, grading, meeting with students during office hours, emailing students, revising the syllabus and other course related duties.