Director of Student Financial Planning
Posting Details
Job Title | Director of Student Financial Planning |
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Position Number | 002139 |
Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
Department | HSH SODM STUAFF Management |
Department Homepage | www.ecu.edu/sodm |
Advertising Department | DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF |
Division | Health Sciences |
Classification Title | Director - Exec/Admin |
Working Title | Director of Student Financial Planning |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
Recruitment Range | Commensurate with Qualifications |
Position Location (City) | Greenville |
Position Type | Non-Faculty |
Job Category | Non-Faculty Instructional & Research |
Organizational Unit Overview |
The Division of Health Sciences is the largest and most complex division within the University, employing more than 900 EHRA employees and 1,700 SHRA employees. The Division is composed of numerous Centers, Institutes, and agencies such as East Carolina Heart Institute and Eastern Area Health Education Center, the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, the Brody School of Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine, and the Laupus Health Science Library. In addition to the Academic and Administrative responsibilities of the division, the four professional schools provide clinical services throughout eastern North Carolina in a variety of settings and venues. The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and Discovery, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Executive Director for Business and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences and Research. Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed. |
Job Duties |
The Director of Student Financial Planning for the ECU School of Dental Medicine directly manages student and resident financial support and addresses concerns and issues that may arise during the dental students’ and residents’ dental education. The individual provides student counseling and support in the areas of student and resident budgeting, financial aid, loan repayment, and other financial considerations impacting students during their dental education and as they develop their future professional plans. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. In alignment with the mission of the School to prepare graduates for practicing in rural and underserved areas of North Carolina, this position works with students as they identify potential practice opportunities after graduation and assists them in identifying and understanding the financial implications associated with practicing in the areas they choose. Financial implications may include loan repayment options, and costs associated with setting up and opening a practice. The Director of Student Financial Planning also has the responsibility of developing and delivering the Practice Management Curriculum for 3rd year dental studies. Specific Duties include, but may not be limited to, the following. 1. Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of the costs of dental education and the economics of dental practice. 2. In compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standard 4-7, Student Financial Aid: a) Advise prospective and enrolled students of the total expected cost of their dental education. 3. Review student loan options and assist students in selecting appropriate loan options. a) Be familiar with all loan options available to students and provide timely and accurate information to students. 4. Develop and deliver the Practice Management Curriculum for third year dental students (year-long course) devoted to understanding the business of dental practice. Courses include: Personal Finance: Personal Finance Partners, Personal Tax Returns Personal Finance: Personal Financial Statements, Personal Income Statements, Personal Budgets Members of the Dental Team, Staff Meetings, Huddles, Understanding the Personnel Process Part I Understanding the Personnel Process Part II Practice Mission, Vision, Goals, Objectives, and SWOT Analysis Office Finance: Accounting, Bookkeeping versus Accounting, Balance Sheets, Budgets Office Finance: Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flow Office Finance: Understanding Entity Types, Financial Ratios, Loan Process Dental Marketing Business Plan: Presentation Overview, Section Explanation: Team Personnel and Finance Business Plan Presentations by Student Groups (4 sessions) The Director of Student Financial Planning will also procure speakers, after assessment of their expertise, for the following lectures: Retirement Planning / Ensuring Your Insurability Office Manuals Legal Issues in the Dental Practice Scheduling Basics Payroll/CareCredit Dental Insurance Overviews NC Dental Medical Assistance Overview Operating a Successful Medicaid Practice Panel NC Department of Rural Health Office Design/Equipment Selection Associate Overview/ Panel Public Speaking Workshop The Director of Student Financial Planning provides leadership and guidance for the CSLC Business Managers in reinforcing the skills that the students will need to be leaders in their communities. The Practice Management duties also include the following: Develop complementary series of seminars to increase their financial literacy and understanding of personal budgeting, meeting individually with students as needed to further their understanding of these critical concepts. Provide students with educational training associated with budgets, compound interest and debt consolidation. Assist individual students in developing and monitoring personal budgets. Utilize working knowledge of economics of dental practice to support students’ abilities to make sound business decisions for their future practice. 5. The Director of Student Financial Planning provides information about current dental practice opportunities in NC (career placement), and supports and serves as a The Director of Student Financial Planning also networks with dentists in private practice and in community-based clinics across the state, to understand where the opportunities exist. The Director of Student Financial Planning also provides graduating students with financial options and financial impact of each option as they graduate from the SoDM, including such professional options as: Service in lieu of loan repayment (loan forgiveness options) 6. Support students’ abilities to manage other financially related issues and concerns. |
Minimum Education/Experience |
Minimum Qualifications Masters Degree in Business Administration, Banking and Finance or related field. Three years of experience in financial administration and management. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working skill level in development of policies and procedures. Excellent computer and database skills. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills necessary to work with diverse groups. |
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation |
N/A |
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
Experience in Student Financial Aid in a University setting or equivalent. Experience developing, editing and providing training. Experience working in a University setting, working with professional school students. Understanding of the economics of dental practice. |
Special Instructions to Applicant | |
Additional Instructions to Applicant |
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
Job Open Date | 12/19/2018 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | 01/25/2019 |
Initial Screening Begins | 01/03/2018 |
Rank Level | |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/24403 |
AA/EOE |
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY). |
Eligibility for Employment |
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
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