Campus Supervisor, Financial Aid Services

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Posted: April 24, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026

Work Location: CT State Tunxis, 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The campus Supervisor, Financial Aid Services, is located on the ground at a campus location and provides assistance in the administration and operation of student financial aid for the campus. The position involves detailed work within the institution's student information system and additionally involves substantial counseling of students and parents on personal financial management and the student aid application process. The position manages file review and determines student eligibility to receive financial aid awards in accordance with state, federal, and institutional regulations.

The incumbent additionally oversees, plans, and conducts financial aid and other program workshops for both internal and external constituents. The position supervises and trains staff for the campus to support the goals of the office, which includes the ability to communicate complex rules and regulations to constituents both within the institution, such as faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as students and parents.

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Financial Aid, Operations and Outreach, the Campus Supervisor, Financial Aid Services provides effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direction to office staff on the institution's policies and procedures, which may include training exercises.
• Planning activities to increase public awareness of financial aid opportunities and availability.
• Counseling students and families on personal financial management and the student aid application process.
• Operating within a complex student information system and within a fast-paced higher education environment.
• Determines student eligibility to receive financial aid funds in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Manages file review process for completion of verification and resolution of conflicting information.
• Identifies and determines special circumstances in order to exercise Professional Judgement in accordance with all federal, state and institutional regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes the financial resources needed within the campus to ensure the equitable distribution of financial aid funds from available sources.
• Prepares reports, both scheduled and upon request.
• Provides direction, training, and professional development recommendations for assigned staff to ensure the efficacy of the department and the compliant administration of federal student aid.
• Works with grant, loan, and reporting functions within all federal systems, including COD, CPS, and NSLDS.
• Administers and awards financial aid to students meeting student eligibility requirements.
• Reconciles funding,…