ASSOC DIR OF FINANCIAL AID FULL TIME HYBRID POSITION (NOT FULLY REMOTE)
About The Position
The Associate Director of Financial Aid administers and oversees the packaging and disbursement of federal, state, and institutional financial aid in compliance with applicable regulations. This role manages key operational functions, including eligibility determination, verification, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and Return of Title IV (R2T4), ensuring accurate and timely processing. The Associate Director supports regulatory compliance through interpretation of federal and state guidelines, participation in audits and program reviews, and continuous process improvement. The position also leads to the maintenance and optimization of the Anthology student information system and financial aid modules, including system setup, upgrades, and data integrations. Additional responsibilities include oversight of state aid programs, supervision and training of staff, management of data exchanges with external agencies, and leadership of default prevention and financial literacy initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least three years of experience in post-secondary financial aid.
- Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as defined by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies with a strong compliance mindset.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, staff, and external agencies.
- Proficiency with financial aid and student information systems, including ED systems such as EdConnect, Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), Central Processing System (CPS), and Student Financial Aid (SFA) Partner Connect.
- Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience utilizing Anthology Student or other financial aid management systems.
- Experience administering aid at an institution with 5,000 or more students.
- Experience working in a community college setting.
Responsibilities
- Administers and oversees the packaging and disbursement of federal, state, and institutional financial aid in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Manages key operational functions, including eligibility determination, verification, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and Return of Title IV (R2T4), ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Supports regulatory compliance through interpretation of federal and state guidelines, participation in audits and program reviews, and continuous process improvement.
- Leads the maintenance and optimization of the Anthology student information system and financial aid modules, including system setup, upgrades, and data integrations.
- Oversees state aid programs.
- Supervises and trains staff.
- Manages data exchanges with external agencies.
- Leads default prevention and financial literacy initiatives.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available)
- Vision insurance
- Choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security
- Generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances
- 13 paid holidays
- Professional development
- Free tuition within the MCCS for employees, spouse and/or dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
