Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of student financial aid, scholarships, and student employment programs.

• Interpret, implement, and update financial aid policies in compliance with changing regulations.

• Manage multi-campus financial aid operations, ensuring equitable distribution of resources.

• Prepare and review statistical reports, grant documentation, and fiscal reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as the primary point of contact for audits and program reviews, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Recruit, supervise, and mentor financial aid staff, fostering professional development and accountability.

• Maintain operational efficiency in Ellucian Banner and other financial aid technology platforms.

• Partner with college departments to identify and address equity gaps in student access and retention.

• Represent the college in professional associations and participate in committees to support student success.

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible financial aid administration experience.

• Expertise in federal regulations, need analysis, and Banner Ellucian financial aid systems.

• Proven leadership in multi-campus or community college environments, including supervisory responsibilities.

• Experience with audits, program reviews, and completion of FISAP and other state/federal reports.

• Experience at or above the Director level in financial aid administration.

• Leadership experience in a collective bargaining environment.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and student service skills.

• Experience implementing or refining student information systems.

• Must be available for on-call duties.

• Travel to multiple campuses on a weekly basis is required.

• Position expected to run full-time from late August or early September through April 1.