Assistant Director of State Programs & Scholarships
Inside Higher Ed, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College
Assistant Director of State Programs & Scholarships – P01935
with Student Financials.
What You’ll Do This position assists in formulating financial aid policies, interpreting federal and state regulations, supervising staff handling aid programs, and monitoring scholarships to prevent over‑awarding. The role also collaborates on system implementations and supervises the VA coordinator, with a strong commitment to exceptional student service.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
Assists with the implementation of policies stemming from federal and state regulation updates to ensure compliance. Maintains statistical data and letters pertaining to financial aid programs, and helps maintain an office policy and procedures manual.
Assists the Director of Financial Aid with monitoring and coordinating financial aid satisfactory progress in relation to college policies. Works extensively with the Foundation in scholarship management.
Assists in the development and implementation of cross‑training activities for the financial aid staff. Coordinates dissemination of financial aid information to the consumer and counsels students on financial aid. Assists in implementing computer systems.
Manages all Financial Aid programs under the Director’s purview, supervises and coordinates three technicians, and supervises Financial Aid Assistants in front desk duties and customer service. Acts as a liaison with other college offices and represents the Director as needed.
Manages the Federal Work‑Study Program, monitors fund balances, assists the Director with reconciliation of disbursements, coordinates fund balancing with the Business Office, maintains student files, and ensures program administration complies with federal and college guidelines.
Who We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree required; minimum four years of student financial aid experience.
One year of supervisory experience and one year of Title IV financial aid processing.
Master’s degree preferred; minimum three years of student financial aid experience with the same supervisory and Title IV requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement and values and empowers students and staff alike.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of
$55,227.43 - $59,645.62 annually .
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays and winter/spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
Please visit the College’s
Benefits
site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.
A Little About Us Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high‑quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in‑demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your
College of Choice .
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Assistant Director of State Programs & Scholarships – P01935
with Student Financials.
What You’ll Do This position assists in formulating financial aid policies, interpreting federal and state regulations, supervising staff handling aid programs, and monitoring scholarships to prevent over‑awarding. The role also collaborates on system implementations and supervises the VA coordinator, with a strong commitment to exceptional student service.
Day-to-day Responsibilities
Assists with the implementation of policies stemming from federal and state regulation updates to ensure compliance. Maintains statistical data and letters pertaining to financial aid programs, and helps maintain an office policy and procedures manual.
Assists the Director of Financial Aid with monitoring and coordinating financial aid satisfactory progress in relation to college policies. Works extensively with the Foundation in scholarship management.
Assists in the development and implementation of cross‑training activities for the financial aid staff. Coordinates dissemination of financial aid information to the consumer and counsels students on financial aid. Assists in implementing computer systems.
Manages all Financial Aid programs under the Director’s purview, supervises and coordinates three technicians, and supervises Financial Aid Assistants in front desk duties and customer service. Acts as a liaison with other college offices and represents the Director as needed.
Manages the Federal Work‑Study Program, monitors fund balances, assists the Director with reconciliation of disbursements, coordinates fund balancing with the Business Office, maintains student files, and ensures program administration complies with federal and college guidelines.
Who We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree required; minimum four years of student financial aid experience.
One year of supervisory experience and one year of Title IV financial aid processing.
Master’s degree preferred; minimum three years of student financial aid experience with the same supervisory and Title IV requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement and values and empowers students and staff alike.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of
$55,227.43 - $59,645.62 annually .
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays and winter/spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
Please visit the College’s
Benefits
site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.
A Little About Us Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high‑quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in‑demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your
College of Choice .
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