Director, Financial Aid
The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for developing and administering a student aid program consisting of scholarships, grants, loans, Federal Work-Study, and Veterans Affairs at the College.
- Responsible for supervising and directing the day-to-day operations of the financial aid office.
- Develop, implement and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and college policies related to financial aid and scholarships.
- Complete federal and state reports pertaining to financial aid.
- Manage VA Education Benefit Programs.
- Establish and maintain accurate records regarding aid applicants and disbursement of funds.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education, background, and/or training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Two years’ experience in financial aid experience required.
- Education and/or experience in accounting or related field required.
- Experience in supervision and administration in higher education, preferably in a community college preferred.
- Experience in VA Education Benefit Programs preferred.
- Experience with Datatel/Colleague preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Salary: Hiring Range – Minimum to Midpoint ($3,683 – 4,602/monthly)
Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/.
Proposed Hire Date: March 1, 2023
For First Consideration, Applications Must Be Received By: December 30, 2022
For More Information Contact:
Ms. Anita Berry
Benefit/Recruitment Specialist
Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3127
EOE/M/F/D/V - Western Piedmont Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values and encourages campus diversity in students, faculty, and staff.