Assistant Vice President, Student Services & Financial Aid

Assistant Vice President Of Financial Aid & Student Services

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Financial Aid & Student Services provides leadership and oversight to key student support functions that promotes and facilitates the student's educational pursuit through access, equity, compliance, retention, and degree completion. This position is responsible for the oversight of Financial Aid, Athletics, Student Engagement, and Student Services. The AVP ensures all units operate with a student-centered philosophy, comply with federal and state regulations, and operate in alignment with the College's mission, vision, and values. This leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation to advance student success.

Classification : Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration : Full Time, 12 Months

What You Will Do

The responsibilities include :

• Serving as a leader within the Student Affairs division, providing strategic oversight of student support services; Financial Aid, Student Services, Athletics, and Student Engagement.
• Leading initiatives to enhance student enrollment, retention, and engagement through data-informed decisions, technology integration, and cross campus collaborations. Champion a student-centered approach by promoting exceptional customer service and delivering a positive, supportive experience for all students throughout their interactions with Financial Aid and Student Services departments, fostering trust, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Providing direct leadership and oversight for all areas of financial aid administration. Responsible for the quality, integrity, and compliance of student financial aid. Monitor, interpret, and provide timely updates regarding federal and state student financial aid regulations.
• Analyzing the impact of new and / or revised regulations on prospective and enrolled students, institutional policies / procedures and budgets, and advise the administration of regulatory mandates / obligations and their impact.
• Leading and supporting the Executive Director of Student Services, aligning Student Conduct, Counseling & Student Development, and Disability Services to support student well-being, development, and student success.
• Providing oversight for Student Engagement and Athletics, ensuring a meaningful and enriching student experience across these verticals.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations for Title IV, state aid; overseeing timely submission of required reports. Monitoring the quality and accuracy of federal, state, and Veterans Affairs (VA) financial aid processing, ensuring timely communication with students and stakeholders, delivering high-quality customer service, and coordinating internal and external audits to maintain compliance and continuous improvement.
• Developing and managing budgets for assigned areas, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with priorities and goals.
• Serving as a liaison with all stakeholders, including agencies, partners, community members, and committees.
• Related duties, initiatives, and projects as assigned.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

The qualifications include :

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