Experience

Dallas Christian College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Student Financial Services

  • Feb 2014 - Present



Paul Quinn College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  - Enhanced several departmental processing strategies and audited financial files for completion and compliance. Worked closely with Department of Education on establishing a corrective action plan.- Updated Policy and Procedures, and made recommendations to increase accuracy and efficiency of award packages. Revised Satisfactory Academic Progress, Professional Judgment, and Return to Title IV policies, in order to increase consistency and enhance communication between the students and staff. Created a default management plan, and successfully manage the USA Funds Capacity Grant. - Worked closely with the Business Office and perform monthly Federal fund reconciliations, to ensure the accurate reporting of data between the CAMS system and COD. - Managed Federal and State fund budgets, and assisted with the automation of several financial aid processes and award packaging- Coordinated office communication to current students and alumni. Counseled students regarding financial aid eligibility, cost of attendance, and debt management.



University of Dallas

• Federal Funds Coordinator

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2013

  - Administers and monitors governmental fund budgets, make recommendations as necessary and communicates information and issues to administrative leadership- Liaise and communicate between the organizations and the clients to ensure timely completion and disbursement of funds- Audits a variety of accounts; verifies entries, investigates and corrects erroneous data- Analyze Monthly Reports of State and Federal Programs and provide analysis and projections for future budgetary needs and constraints- Oversees institutional, state and governmental allocations including reconciliations and disbursement of funds- Resolves problems and discrepancies with outside organizations and internal departments.- Manage Private, Alternative, and Federal Direct loan programs.



The University of Texas at Arlington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Aid

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2010

  - Responsible for the awarding and disbursement of federal funds in strict compliance with Federal regulations governing each program- Establish office procedures in accordance with federal aid objectives- Analyzed various system generated reports to ensure accuracy and compliance- Interpreted and explained financial aid policies and procedures to students and parents. Interfaced with students and lenders, employers, donors, guarantee agencies and/or staff to resolve issues - Counseled and advised students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, programs costs, indebtedness, money management and financial planning. - Provided individualized counseling on financial problems and complexities. Responded to questions, inquiries or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.