Asst Director Of Financial Aid

Job Details

KVCC Fairfield - Fairfield, ME

Kennebec Valley - Fairfield, ME

Description

Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: MEA Administration Level III, Range: $45,914.99 to $59,908.69

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Financial Aid Director supports the Director of Financial Aid in the administration, compliance, and daily operations of the financial aid office. This position ensures the timely and accurate delivery of financial aid to students, promotes financial literacy, and upholds federal, state, and institutional policies. The Assistant Director provides leadership to staff, serves as a resource for complex aid cases, and assists in strategic planning to improve student access and success.

Essential Duties:

Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Office.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations (e.g., Title IV, FERPA, etc.).

Supervise and guide financial aid staff.

Participate in the development and implementation of office policies and procedures.

Review and resolve complex financial aid cases, including appeals, dependency overrides, and professional judgment requests.

Monitor financial aid awarding and disbursement processes to ensure timely delivery of aid.

Collaborate with other departments such as Admissions, Registrar, and Business Office to streamline student services.

Conduct audits and reconciliations of financial aid programs.

Assist in the preparation of institutional, state, and federal reports (e.g., FISAP, IPEDS).

Coordinate financial aid outreach and workshops for prospective and current students.

Stay current with changes in federal and state financial aid regulations and advise leadership accordingly.

Serve as acting director in the absence of the Financial Aid Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Finance, or related field.

3 years of progressive experience in financial aid administration.

Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Experience with financial aid management systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience working in a community college or similar open-access institution.

Familiarity with financial literacy programming and student retention initiatives.

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Flexible Spending Accounts

Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid Holidays

Statewide Locations

Tuition Waivers

Training

529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Application Procedures:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, please visit the KVCC Employment Opportunities Website, select the desired position, and select “Apply”. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume and official transcript.

Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Jody Leary, Executive Assistant to the President, or . TTY dial Maine Relay 711.