Director, Financial Aid

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location : Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full-time Regular Staff
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Division: Enrollment & Student Affairs
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Location and Supervisor: Leesburg;
Associate Vice President, Financial Aid and Enrollment Operations
Working Conditions:
• The employee is exposed to an interior office environment with moderate temperature fluctuations. The work environment is inside an air-conditioned building.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There are frequent interruptions from the staff and the general public for information or assistance.

Job Summary
Responsible for administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs with integrity and in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations while upholding the mission and vision of Lake-Sumter State College. Provide strategic leadership for financial aid programs in support of enrollment, retention, and student success goals. Monitor budgets, provide financial aid-related advisement, and exercise sound judgment in establishing procedures and policies in compliance with current federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Responsible for demonstrating LSSC's core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all financial aid processes for awarding student loans, grants, and scholarship packages, ensuring consistency.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of federal, state funds, and internal reconciliation, and partners cross-functionally with college departments to reduce risk.
• Interpret and apply federal laws and regulations; college policies and regulations; and state regulations relating to the delivery of student financial assistance.
• Develop and direct financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the College, and by administering financial aid, scholarships, and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention.
• Contribute to student satisfaction through delivery of quality customer service in all aspects of the administration of financial aid and student employment services.
• Ensure that students are informed about their eligibility for financial aid by developing and directing a system for collecting and evaluating applications and for the timely and effective awarding of all types of financial assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality of information exposed in the course of business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees.
• Supervise all college-wide federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines relating to financial aid. Exercises decision-making authority on policy interpretation and institutional implementation.
• Manage the daily operations of Financial Aid, including customer services management, policy and procedure development, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and administer the department operations budget.
• Provide fiscal oversight for audits, program reviews, and compliance reporting.
• Keep staff informed on new regulations, legislation, codes, policies, and procedures. Lead staff development, performance accountability, and succession planning.
• Represent Financial Aid in cross-functional discussions related to enrollment management, compliance, technology, and student success initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of state, federal, and institutional regulations and guidelines relating to financial aid programs.
• Advanced knowledge of the total financial aid process from procurement through delivery of funds.
• Knowledge of and experience with SCT Banner financial aid software and demonstrated skills in electronic spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated financial/fiscal management skills, including forecasting and projections.
• Excellent analytical, information management, and problem-solving…