DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID (HYBRID POSITION)

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM • South Portland, ME

15d • $60,602 - $79,073 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director manages all aspects of student financial aid, is responsible for federal and state program compliance and reporting; will supervise a team of professional and support staff; will manage the maintenance, upgrade and enhancement of the computerized financial aid module of the Student Information System; and is responsible for working with appropriate offices to facilitate effective strategies that support the College’s retention objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience in post-secondary financial aid at the managerial level; or related experience.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with computer-based financial aid systems and student information systems.
• Understanding of current federal rules and regulations
• Experience with computerized information systems.
• Supervisory experience.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience administering financial aid at an institution with 7,000+ students
• Community college experience.
• Experience with implementation of new financial aid module and change control process and procedures.
• Abilities to work within a framework of enrollment management, admissions, and recruitment.
• Experience with development of training programs to ensure financial aid team members are current with the required federal, state, and institutional programs.
• Experience with Microsoft products; especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of student financial aid
• Responsible for federal and state program compliance and reporting
• Supervise a team of professional and support staff
• Manage the maintenance, upgrade and enhancement of the computerized financial aid module of the Student Information System
• Responsible for working with appropriate offices to facilitate effective strategies that support the College’s retention objectives
• Complete and ensure compliance with reports to system office, federal and state agencies

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director