Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Compliance

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Pennsylvania seeks a leader to oversee and administer federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including Loans, Work Study, and Pell.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, several years in higher education, and supervisory experience. The position emphasizes compliance with Federal Student Aid regulations and staff training across aid programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4 years related experience in higher education.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Or equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the college's awarding of federal Pell grants to students; ensure Pell-related policies align with Federal Student Aid regulations and that staff are trained in Pell administration.
• Oversee the college's application of federal loans; ensure loan policies align with Federal Student Aid regulations and staff are trained in loan processing.
• Oversee the Work Study program to ensure compliance; coordinate with campus departments to manage delivery of funds and training.
• Conduct verifications and ensure teams meet verification goals; perform intra-unit audits for accuracy against Federal Student Aid regulations.
• Identify and resolve problems; ensure consistent application of rules; consult with college leadership as needed.
• Direct workflow of staff; hire, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel; manage scheduling and workload.

Skills

Higher education experience

Supervisory experience

Policy adherence

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Pennsylvania seeks a leader to oversee and administer federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including Loans, Work Study, and Pell.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, several years in higher education, and supervisory experience. The position emphasizes compliance with Federal Student Aid regulations and staff training across aid programs.