Elgin Community College · 1 month ago
Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$73K/yr - $98K/yr
5+ years expElgin Community College is dedicated to serving over 9,000 students and fostering a welcoming campus environment. The Financial Aid Director is responsible for managing all financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing students with access to necessary financial resources to support their education.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Interpret and implement federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance requirements governing financial aid programs; maintain institutional policies and recommend actions as needed
Ensure compliance by updating departmental policies and procedures, providing staff training, and monitoring adherence to federal, state, and institutional standards
Manage day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, including scheduling and coverage for office hours and events
Oversee completion and submission of required federal and state reports (e.g., FISAP, IPEDS, audits) and ensure accreditation compliance for eligible programs
Supervise and evaluate staff performance, including hiring, training, professional development, and disciplinary actions
Represent the college during financial aid audits; prepare responses, corrective action plans, and required documentation
Serve as liaison with administrators and staff to communicate and clarify financial aid data and processes
Coordinate workshops and presentations to educate students and the public about financial aid programs
Lead and manage the College’s Financial Literacy program
Administer and monitor the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy, including appeals and policy updates
Collaborate with Student Accounts to reconcile all financial aid programs as required
Maintain and oversee financial aid systems and annual setup; manage additional software mandated by federal and state agencies
Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
Five years of financial aid experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
Three years of supervisory experience
Considerable knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations
Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to foster fiscal responsibility and ensure compliance with peers, auditors, faculty, and staff
Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access and Publisher
Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Working skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department's needs
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience at a Community College
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
Time Off with Pay
Professional Development/Expense
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Banks
Company
Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College is a school in Elgin.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anthony Ramos, Ed.D.
Chief Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer
Elissa Kojzarek, MPA
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Learning (SPEL)
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