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Lansing Community College

FT Admin - Director of Financial Aid Programs

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Work status: Regular/Continuing
Location: LCC Downtown Campus
Categories: Administration
Work type: Full Time
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Title: FT Admin - Director of Financial Aid Programs

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 6/20/2025

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

New Hire Starting Pay: $76,212 - $84,498

Employee Classification: FT Admin-Union

Level: FT Administrative-G6

Division: Financial Services - 70000

Department: Financial Aid Department - 20300

Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus

Position Type: Regular/Continuing

Bargaining Unit: AFT

To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.

For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.

Job Summary:

Chief administrator in the administration, planning, and delivery of all student financial aid programs (federal grants, loans, and work-study, alternative loans, state grants and scholarships, institutional scholarships, and external grants and scholarships), on-campus student employment eligibility, monitoring and resolution of transmitted grant, scholarship, and loan data, document processing, and cost of attendance assignment to ensure sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and student access.

Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and institutional requirements to assure maximum funding, eligibility, and continued participation for all student financial assistance and on-campus student employment programs. Provide departmental direction, expectations, and leadership for the awarding of federal, state, institutional, and external funds, independent judgment decisions, reconciliation of funds, student recruitment, and hiring processes, correspondence, and training.

Supervise program coordinators and indirect reports to ensure timely and accurate delivery of student financial aid program funds and on-campus student employment recruitment and eligibility by providing direction, expectations, and support. Serve as the lead administrator to collaborate and direct the development of college-wide solutions to regulatory requirements, new initiatives, and the implementation of the Strategic Plan as it relates to financial aid programs and on-campus student employment eligibility.

Must possess a strong knowledge of technical options for implementation of new programs or initiatives; and, for improving efficiency and accuracy of existing programs and initiatives. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Significant financial aid experience.

Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Significant administrative or leadership experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree.

Significant supervisory experience.

Experience evaluating, testing, and implementing financial aid technology that is part of an institution-wide ERP system.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.

 

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