Coordinator of Financial Aid - Federal Programs

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The purpose of this position is to administer the planning, organization, and administration of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, including grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. Employees in this classification perform the administrative function of coordinating all activities within the Financial Aid Office. These responsibilities include fund management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance with all sponsoring agencies. Provide leadership in policy development for the college community, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Position requires the ability to interpret and analyze data, and be accountable for all decisions made. Develop equitable packaging policies, determine financial aid eligibility, file review, coordinate the dissemination of financial aid information, counsel and advise students, and record maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the implementation and management of all administrative functions within the Financial Aid Office
• Run Discrepancy reports and collaborates with team to identify issues
• Coordinates the federal financial aid programs
• Provides Leadership and direction to financial aid counselors and administrative staff.
• Prepares and reviews compliance, error, reconciliation, and other financial aid related reports
• Support students applying for financial aid and processes applications
• Assists students with financial aid awards and students loans
• Participates in Administrative Action Team
• Other duties as assigned

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Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Business, Accounting, Human Services, Sociology, or closely related field;
• Two (2) years experience and/or training involving financial aid operations, loan processing, and computer operations; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Work hours - 9-5 M-Th, Fridays 8-4, availability to work special events and to assist in covering later hours is also required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and interpret data

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Campus Title: Coordinator of Financial Aid - Federal Program

Salary: $70,408.00-$120,008.00

**** Actual Salary determined by education, experience, and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants should be aware it is unlikely the salary will be at or near the top of the range.

Grade: 6
Employee Status: Full Time
Benefits: Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5 *

**Work hours - 9-5 M-Th, Fridays 8-4, availability to work special events and to assist in covering later hours is also required.

Number of Weeks: 52

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/

The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Anticipated Effective Date: August 2024

Priority will be given to applications received prior to August 14, 2024

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).