Financial Aid Director FY26

Financial Aid Director FY26

Salary

$77,611.00 - $120,346.00 Annually

Location

WCCS - 3000 Earl GoodwinSelma, Selma, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08245

College/Division

WCCS-503010-Financial Aid Administration

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Wallace Community College Selma

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Financial Aid Director

Salary Schedule: Commensurate with education and experience according to Salary Schedule C2.

Scope: The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the administration of an established financial aid program (federal, state and institutional funds) that adheres to regulations with integrity, along with upholding the mission and vision of the College. Provides financial aid related advisement and establishes procedures and policies in compliance with current federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Responsible for ensuring that all students of the college are treated fairly and have access to all federal aid programs while creating and maintaining an attitude of quality and customer service to students and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the Dean of Students, the President, and the State Board of Education, responsibilities will include the following: ·

• Oversee responsibility, keep up-to-date on Federal, State, and Institutional regulations, policies, and procedures for administering all financial aid programs including but not limited to Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Alabama Student Assistance Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Scholarships.
• Complete necessary reports as required by federal and state agencies; including but not limited to Fiscal Operation Report/Application for Funds (FISAP), and updating the Title IV Program Participation Agreement.
• Train and supervise the financial aid staff and initiate programs for professional development, budget planning, and institutional effectiveness. ·
• Oversee students' counseling in need of financial aid; collected and verified required documentation. Oversee creating and maintaining appropriate records, files and financial aid applications electronically.
• Coordinate administrative/management responsibility for the Federal College Work-study Program (process/record payrolls, monitor and avoid over-awards, evaluate performance, etc.), and administer and award the Supplemental Federal and State Grants.
• Oversee the development and oversight of student financial aid. This includes the allocation of resources and the determination of unmet needs by established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documents to the U.S. Department of Education, the appropriate state agencies, and the appropriate college officials.
• Keep up-to-date on computer software programs and functions and work cooperatively with other departments of the college for total effectiveness in service to students.
• Serve on the college's committees.
• Oversee the counseling of students who require financial aid. This includes collecting and verifying all necessary documentation, ensuring that all records, files, and financial aid applications are created and maintained electronically, and ensuring that destroyed files are no longer needed in compliance with the Records Retention Regulations.
• Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or the President.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, Counseling, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Financial Aid required.
• Familiarity with all Title IV Federal regulations required.
• Must be computer literate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with ED Connect computer software preferred.
• Familiarity using Banner computer software preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL 36702-2530

Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax: (334) 876-9334

Website:

A complete application package consists of:

• WCCS application,
• A resume,
• A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.

Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Required Qualifications" section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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