Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Aid Officer

• Manage the financial aid process and budget.
• Oversee all aspects of the financial aid process.
• Work with families to help understand the financial process and answer questions.
• Meet with the Financial Aid Committee (Head of School, CFO, Director of Admissions) as needed.
• Conduct a thorough review of financial aid applicants, prepare documentation and recommendations for the Financial Aid Committee.
• Communicate award decisions to families.
• Work closely with the Director of Enrollment Management to discuss new student financial aid files and financial aid waitlist.
• Throughout school year, meet and talk with parents regarding award requests.
• Report Financial Aid numbers to INDEX, NAIS, and ISACS as requested.  

• Maintain academic records for upper school students. 
• Create the Upper School Master Schedule every year and build each individual US student schedule. 
• Meet with students to make changes to schedules throughout the school year and ensure graduation requirements are met.
• Print various Reports as requested by Administrators.
• Provide transcripts as needed for current students and also as requested by KCD alumni and other schools and colleges. 
• Work closely with Middle School scheduler to coordinate faculty spaces, etc.
• Coordinate with Assist Head of School and Upper School Director on scheduling, course guides, etc.

• Two to five years of experience in admissions, enrollment, financial aid or related areas in an independent school preferred.
• Experience with or willingness to learn new data systems and data processes quickly; Blackbaud and/or FACTS experience is a strong plus.
• Strong attention to detail; with the ability to multitask, work under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• Commitment to data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues.
• Basic knowledge in general accounting and/or human resources.

About Kentucky Country Day School

Your Journey at Kentucky Country Day School (KCD) begins on our 80-acre campus in Louisville, home to the best academic program in the region as well as boundless opportunities in fine arts, athletics, and extracurriculars. KCD's mission describes our program and goals: Kentucky Country Day School challenges its students to achieve their highest level of academic excellence and to grow into honorable men and women of confidence and integrity. We inspire personal growth through a diverse community and participation in arts, athletics, and community service. By doing so, Kentucky Country Day School prepares its students to live successful lives and make meaningful contributions to society. This mission is summed up in our motto: Citizen, Scholar, Steward.

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