Campus Student Financial Aid Director

Job Description

Montgomery College, Office of Student Affairs/Financial Aid Office, seeks a full‑time Campus Student Financial Aid Director to manage a dedicated team of financial aid professionals and provide guidance and counseling to students and the community. The position is located in Rockville, MD and is a grade 33, non‑bargaining, exempt role.

Duties Include

• Serve as a resource to campus and college leadership, deans, faculty, staff and the community on all matters related to federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures regarding financial aid and Banner financial aid systems.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with internal departments, external agencies, individuals and colleagues regarding all aspects of financial aid.
• Administer and interpret federal, state, and institutional regulations, laws and policies on financial aid to staff, administrators, faculty, students, and the community.
• Determine standards and write procedures for the financial aid delivery system and implement changes as needed as part of the college management team.
• Consult and plan in conjunction with other campus leaders regarding campus functions.
• Resolve difficult issues referred by campus or college administrators, faculty, staff, and outside agencies, as well as those referred by financial aid counseling staff.
• Counsel prospective and current students and parents regarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
• Review and respond to academic, unique, and special circumstances appeals as part of the college-wide professional judgment committee.
• Direct all aspects of the financial aid student awarding process to monitor and ensure quality in staff performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of student financial aid experience, including two years at the equivalent of a financial aid supervisor or higher.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal legislation and administrative regulations governing federal financial aid and other funded programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with student financial aid data management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, monitoring compliance, and leading and motivating personnel.
• Ability to administer a wide variety of aid programs, manage a diverse staff and student body, and perform under pressure.
• Local travel for work‑related activities such as meetings and outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management.

Hiring Range

$86,709–$119,224 annually. The maximum salary for this position is $151,740 annually.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group legal benefits.
• Professional development and tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Wellness programming, onsite gyms, pools, and classes.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

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