Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Job Title

Position Title:  Assistant Director of Financial Aid 

Reports To: Director of Financial Aid 

Position Type:  Full-Time, Administrator 

Minimum Pay Rate: $51,929.15 (Pay Grade 108) 

Posting Date: June 9, 2026 

General Summary:

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for assisting the Director of Financial Aid in the administration of federal, state, college, and private financial aid programs and services. This position may require some evenings as assigned. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Examples of duties performed by this position include:

1. Maintain a current working knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, including compliance issues.
2. Attend conferences to remain current on developments in the field.
3. Collaborate with the director on various aspects of Financial Aid operations including, but not limited to: satisfactory academic progress monitoring, federal verification process, NSLDS enrollment reporting, Financial Aid Policy and Procedure Manual updates, federal and state regulation compliance monitoring.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other college departments.
5. Assume the duties of the Director of Financial Aid in their absence or on a temporary basis as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations.
6. Assist with the Financial Aid Office communication plan in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department as needed.
7. Manage communications, marketing, budgeting, awarding, and reconciliation for the Federal Work Study and America Reads programs.
8. Manage the budget tracking, awarding, and Business Office reconciliation of SEOG.
9. Monitor and update all information on the Financial Aid website including adherence to Consumer Information Guide regulations.
10. Manage the marketing, awarding, and eligibility monitoring of Glen Oaks institutional and Foundation scholarships.
11. Manage eligibility, awarding, disbursement and college reimbursement for State of Michigan Fostering Futures, and TIP programs.  Assist other FA staff with Reconnect, Reconnect Expansion and CCG.
12. Counsel students and parents on financial aid matters, including the application process, aid eligibility, needs analysis results, financial aid estimation, and loan counseling.
13. Manage federal grant and student loan packaging. 
14. Ensure the institution meets the Constitution Day and Voter Registration regulations.
15. Collaborate with the Director on monthly loan delinquency letters and loan default efforts.
16. Assist with college-wide events such as student orientations, college fairs, and other Financial Aid workshops and presentations.
17. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, business, or a related field.
2. Three (3) years of relevant work experience.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
4. High level of skill with Microsoft Excel.
5. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution, or progress towards the degree.
2. Experience working in a college Student Services setting or related field.  
3. Experience with Ellucian Colleague or other student information system. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
  • Contact information for three (3) professional references

Application materials may be submitted by mail or email:

By Mail:
Human Resources
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032

By Email:
hr@glenoaks.edu

Applications will be reviewed beginning on or after June 15, 2026. Applications received after this date may receive limited consideration.  

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