DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID

Southern Maine Community College; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college seeks an experienced Director of Financial Aid to oversee all operations at SMCC's Financial Aid Office. This role requires extensive knowledge of federal regulations, strategic planning, and program development. The successful candidate will manage financial aid disbursement and foster education on financial literacy for students. You will be integral in ensuring compliance and engaging in institutional efficacy while supporting an inclusive environment for all.

Benefits

100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance

Generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances

Professional development opportunities

Free tuition within the MCCS for employee, spouse and dependents

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in post-secondary financial aid at the managerial level.
• Knowledge of computerized financial aid systems.
• Experience with institutions having 7,000+ students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Aid Office, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develop financial literacy programs for students.
• Engage in strategic planning and budget management.

Skills

Understanding of current federal rules and regulations

Supervisory experience

Financial aid system proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in business, finance, education or related field

Job description

BARGAINING UNIT: MEA Administrator, Level 6

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,602 - $79,073

BENEFITS: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF, generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances, 13 paid holidays, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employee, spouse and dependents.

DESCRIPTION: Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to lead the SMCC Financial Aid Office. The Director will be responsible and accountable for the administration, policies, packaging, and disbursement of all student financial aid, including scholarships. The Director will ensure that the College has exception-free Financial Aid audits and program reviews by keeping abreast of and implementing all federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to the programs administered by SMCC’s Financial Aid Office and communicating to SMCC’s executive team changes in regulations that impact the College and students. The Director will be expected to develop a financial literacy program to educate students about student loan debt. As a member of SMCC’s management team, the Director will engage in management activities that include, but are not limited to: strategic planning; outreach; personnel, budget, and resource management; and assessment of the Office's efficacy and efficiency in all areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with preference for degrees in business, finance, education or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in post-secondary financial aid at the managerial level; and
• Knowledge of and proficiency with computer-based financial aid system and student information systems
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of current federal rules and regulations; experience with computerized information system, supervisory experience required.
• Experience administering financial aid at an institution with 7,000+ students preferred.
  
  

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