Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Position Start Date: July 13, 2026

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, and queries the 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 federal financial aid 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 computer 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