Bargaining Unit: MEA Administrators, Level IV

Starting Salary Range: $55,214.87 - $72,042.91

Benefits: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security, generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances, 13 paid holidays, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employees, spouse and/or dependents.

Responsibilities:

SMCC seeks applications from experienced financial aid professionals to fill a crucial role in a fast-paced, high volume department critical to student success. The successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Administer federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including scholarships, grants, student employment, and loans.
• Review, verify, and award aid to students.
• Review requests for special consideration, dependency overrides, and professional judgement changes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations pertaining to the administration of financial aid.
• Work with multiple student information systems including, but not limited to: PowerFAIDS, Jenzabar, Anthology, COD, NSLDS, and FPS. Be proficient in office software (Google, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Serve as the primary contact for federal loan processing, monitor entrance and exit counseling, and lead campus default management efforts.
• Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress and review SAP appeals.
• Hire, train, and supervise front office staff (financial aid counselors, student employees) and provide back up support as needed.
• Counsel students and families regarding financial aid and the financial aid application process.
• Evaluate processes and procedures to improve customer service and efficiency.
• Create forms and documents as needed to collect information required for file review.
• Communicate regularly with Student Accounts, Registration, Advising, and other offices.
• Develop statistical reports as required.
• Determine employment eligibility for students and monitor the America Reads program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of experience in post-secondary financial aid.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university.

 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of current financial aid federal rules and regulations; experience with student information systems.
• Experience administering post-secondary financial aid. Knowledge of PowerFaids, EdConnect, COD, CPS, and U.S. Department of Education software.

SMCC is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact 207-741-5826.