Asst Director Of Financial Aid
Asst Director Of Financial Aid
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Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: MEA Administration Level III Range: $45914.99 to $59908.69
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Financial Aid Director supports the Director of Financial Aid in the administration compliance and daily operations of the financial aid office. This position ensures the timely and accurate delivery of financial aid to students promotes financial literacy and upholds federal state and institutional policies. The Assistant Director provides leadership to staff serves as a resource for complex aid cases and assists in strategic planning to improve student access and success.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Office.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and institutional financial aid regulations (e.g. Title IV FERPA etc.).
- Supervise and guide financial aid staff.
- Participate in the development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
- Review and resolve complex financial aid cases including appeals dependency overrides and professional judgment requests.
- Monitor financial aid awarding and disbursement processes to ensure timely delivery of aid.
- Collaborate with other departments such as Admissions Registrar and Business Office to streamline student services.
- Conduct audits and reconciliations of financial aid programs.
- Assist in the preparation of institutional state and federal reports (e.g. FISAP IPEDS).
- Coordinate financial aid outreach and workshops for prospective and current students.
- Stay current with changes in federal and state financial aid regulations and advise leadership accordingly.
- Serve as acting director in the absence of the Financial Aid Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Education Finance or related field.
- 3 years of progressive experience in financial aid administration.
- Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
- Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- Experience with financial aid management systems (e.g. Banner Colleague PeopleSoft).
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Masters degree in Higher Education Public Administration or a related field.
- Experience working in a community college or similar open-access institution.
- Familiarity with financial literacy programming and student retention initiatives.
Why work for the Maine Community College System Benefits may include:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid Holidays
- Statewide Locations
- Tuition Waivers
- Training
- 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant
Application Procedures:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file please visit the KVCC Employment Opportunities Website select the desired position and select Apply. Please be sure to upload your cover letter resume and official transcript.
Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information contact Jody Leary Executive Assistant to the President or . TTY dial Maine Relay 711.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
