Assistant Director for Financial Aid

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The Assistant Director (AD) role provides guidance and leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Office ( FAO). This includes overseeing staff, focusing on compliance, efficient use of technology, communications, and customer service. Additionally, the AD acts as the lead financial administrator in the absence of the director. Overall, this position plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and compliant operations within the FAO, while also contributing to staff development, outreach efforts and program enhancement.

This is accomplished by participation in state, regional, and national development training. This position will provide training & support to staff; assist in policies and procedures compliance; collaborating with other College departments; serving as a liaison with the Department of Education as needed. Other duties include maintaining and troubleshooting the financial aid database; and creating efficiencies, assisting with annual audits, programs reviews, FISAP, final reconciliation and other required reports managing aid administration. The AD will serve on committees and participate in outreach activities and develop program materials.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Bachelor's degree

Monday-Friday