Financial Aid Program Lead for Access & Impact

Cerritos College; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to lead the Enrollment Services Division. The role focuses on expanding access to state and federal aid, directing daily operations, and coordinating with Admissions, Records, and student support services.

The position requires strong knowledge of financial aid regulations, budget oversight, and staff development to ensure timely, accurate aid processing for a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily operations of the department including organizing services for effective service for financial aid, scholarship, grant and work study programs.
• Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the financial aid function and processes.
• Assists with completing fund reconciliation for Title IV programs, including Pell, FSEOG, Federal Work-Study, federal direct student loan programs and state financial aid programs.
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates trainings and responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Organizes, supervises, performs, and reviews work activities to ensure compliance with regulations, budgets, quality standards and deadlines. Identifies opportunities for continuously improving service.
• Oversees administration of a full range of financial aid

Job description

Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to lead the Enrollment Services Division. The role focuses on expanding access to state and federal aid, directing daily operations, and coordinating with Admissions, Records, and student support services.

The position requires strong knowledge of financial aid regulations, budget oversight, and staff development to ensure timely, accurate aid processing for a diverse student body.