About Us | Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here! |
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Position Title | Associate Director of Financial Aid Services, Scholarships and Grants |
FLSA | Exempt |
FT/PT | Full Time |
Hours Per Week | 37.5 |
Work Schedule | M-F 8:30-5 |
Grade | 17 |
Minimum Compensation | $75,634 |
General Responsibilities | This position is a critical team member to help ensure that the college is compliantly administering the federal and state aid programs. This position administers all scholarships and grants at Howard Community College, including HCC Foundation Scholarships, Maryland State Scholarships, Rouse Scholarships, Freshman Focus Scholarships, Silas Craft Scholarships, STEM Scholars, and other scholarships and grants as they may become available. Creates the HCC Foundation Scholarship application in coordination with a representative from the HCC Foundation. Promotes all available state and institutional scholarships, including working with other units that incorporates scholarships into specific programs. Advises students on scholarship programs and requirements. Administers student selection process and awards funds for most scholarships. Works with internal and external scholarship committees on the selection of scholarship recipients, including assisting with the establishment of equitable procedures. Reconciles accounts on all scholarship funds. Works with donors to promote scholarship programs and increase donor support through annual giving and endowments as deemed necessary by the Development Office (Thank You Letter campaign). Develops and maintains the scholarship management system, the scholarship web site, and scholarship publications. Performs all reporting functions related to state and institutional scholarships. This position also assist with financial aid counseling as appropriate and serves as the manager on call for the frontline and financial aid counselors, as needed. |
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Minimum Education Required | Bachelor's degree |
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required | 5 |
Other Knowledge Required | Formal Education, Courses, Training Programs, and Experience A Bachelor's degree is required; master's degree strongly preferred with a minimum of five years' experience in financial aid administration or a combination of education, experience and skills relevant to managing a comprehensive financial aid and scholarship programs. Superior critical thinking and data analysis skills, including understanding of financial aid calculations and ratios as well as experience with the review and evaluation of complex federal tax returns required. Experience with administration of the federal programs required and with Maryland State Scholarship programs strongly preferred. Prior supervisory experience required. Prior experience in strategic planning and budget management preferred. Experience and knowledge of Colleague System strongly preferred; experience with a student data base system is required, particularly in relation to financial aid modules. Excellent technology knowledge and experience required, including various software applications, such as Microsoft Office, imagining technology, the Web and e-mail. Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, and writing required. Outstanding customer service and managerial experience. Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment required. Experience working with a broad range of college departments and a diverse range of students required. Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering financial aid outreach programs. Prior experience with and participation in regional and national financial aid training workshops and conferences preferred. Knowledge of Operations, Systems, and Procedures Extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid laws and regulations required. Knowledge of FERPA required. Knowledge of procedures, including relevant policies and procedures for the Enrollment Services areas (Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Testing), and the Finance Office strongly preferred. Outstanding technology skills, including knowledge and experience with student systems (preferably Colleague) and digital imaging technology (ImageNow) systems required. Knowledge of Internet, FATV, automated financial aid processing, scholarship technology (STARS), tracking software, college network, phone, e- mail, and college website required. Ability to learn, implement, use, and train others in new technology applications. Specialized Publications and Resource Materials The U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid Handbook, federal regulations as published online and in Dear Colleague Letters, Common Manual for federal loans, state laws and MHEC policies and procedures; college publications; policy and procedure manuals; numerous guides, manuals, and directories (such as directory of Higher Education and US DOE Student Guide to Financial Aid) related to financial resources and regulations; online resources, such as the NASFAA and SFA websites; journals and other publications such as the Chronicle of Higher Education; academic records of all kinds. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ability to maintain strict confidentiality required. Regular attendance is a requirement of this job. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity. |
Working Conditions | Financial Aid Services is a fast-paced, busy, deadline-driven, and sometimes high stress environment, which requires concurrent management of numerous tasks. Evening hours required. This position requires periodic local and occasional distant travel. Additional hours and flexibility is an absolute necessity, particularly in peak periods. Occasional weekend programs required. Local and some distance traveling required. |
Supervisory Postion? | Yes |
Division | Enrollment Services (Div) |
Department | Financial Aid Services |
Posting Number | B338P |
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Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Best Consideration Date | 04/19/2024 |
Job Open Date | 04/11/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | No |
Job Category | Staff |
Benefits Summary | Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP. |
Applicant Instructions |
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full). |
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3829 |
EEO Statement | Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100. |