Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Programs

Halifax Community College; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to support the Financial Aid Office under the Director. The role covers administration, verification, and student guidance on federal and state aid programs.

The position emphasizes managing application pipelines, preparing awards, and collaborating across college departments to ensure regulatory compliance and timely aid packaging.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field is required or preferred.
• Experience with financial aid in a college setting is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Aid Director with office administration and compliance.
• Manage daily operations and pipeline of financial aid applications.
• Prepare student files, verification documents, and communications with agencies.
• Provide counseling to students regarding federal/state programs and funds.
• Verify loan eligibility, prepare awards, and communicate awards to students.
• Assist with reporting, data collection, and use of Colleague for records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google apps

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion with confidential data

Education

AS degree in business/education/mathematics

Tools

Colleague Software

Job description

Halifax Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to support the Financial Aid Office under the Director. The role covers administration, verification, and student guidance on federal and state aid programs.

The position emphasizes managing application pipelines, preparing awards, and collaborating across college departments to ensure regulatory compliance and timely aid packaging.