Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Date Posted: October 08, 2025

Title of Position: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Bargaining Unit/Anticipated Salary Range: MEA Administrator; Level IV; $55,214.87 - $64,009.18

Position Start Date: November 17, 2025

Responsibilities: EMCC 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:

• Administers federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including scholarships, grants, student employment, and loans.
• Verifies enrollment and disburses aid to students in compliance with federal, state and institutional award parameters.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations pertaining to the administration of financial aid.
• Works with multiple student information systems including, but not limited to: PowerFAIDS, Anthology, COD, and FPS. Is proficient in office software (Google, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prepares, analyzes, and develops statistical reports as required, queries student information system daily.
• Manages federal loan processing and monitors entrance and exit counseling and disbursement of loans to student accounts.
• Monitors Satisfactory Academic Progress and reviews SAP appeals.
• Assists the Director of Financial Aid in supervision of daily processes including but not limited to the following areas: federal and state compliance and awarding, student work-study, student inquiries, computer data set-up and retrieval, and federal and state reports.
• Counsels students and families regarding financial aid and the financial aid application process.
• Evaluate processes and procedures to improve customer service and efficiency.
• Communicate regularly with Business Office, Registrar, Advising, and other offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university. One to three years of administrative experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in business, finance, education or related field from an accredited college or university. Three to five years of administrative experience in higher education.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of current financial aid federal rules and regulations.
• Experience administering post-secondary financial aid. Knowledge of PowerFaids and U.S. Department of Education software.
• Experience with student information systems such as Anthology.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Individual flexibility, integrity, and ability to manage complex and integrated systems.
• Thorough working knowledge of computers systems and ability and willingness to learn new systems / processes.
• Commitment to superior customer service.

Benefits May Include: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employee, Maine State Retirement or TIAA-CREF, as well as vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Application Procedure: Initial review of applications will begin on October 16th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, click on the EMCC Employment Opportunities link: select the position you are interested in, “Apply Now”, complete the Application, along with uploading your Cover Letter, Resume and transcript(s). You will have an opportunity to upload these documents during the completion of the employment application. Applicants who fail to complete the full application requirements will not be considered for the position. Also include contact information for three professional references, including e-mail addresses.

Applicant must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.

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Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is proud to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that values the unique experiences and contributions of individuals from all walks of life. At EMCC, we believe in empowering all members of our community to thrive and succeed in both their professional and personal journeys.

Institutional Summary: Eastern Maine Community College offers over 30 one- and two-year programs as well as short-term and specialized training and retraining courses for business, industry, and the community. We award associate in applied science associate in science, and associate in arts degrees; certificate and advanced certificates; and documents of completion for customized, short-term programs and courses. The 72-acre campus is located in Bangor just a short drive from Maine’s scenic coast and mountains.

Eastern Maine Community College 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) 974-4637.