Director, Student Financial Services

Salary: $12,976.00 - $15,773.00 Monthly
Location : Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 25-01510
Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW

Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.

• First Round of Interviews: May 13th & 14th
• Finalist Interviews: June 10th
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  July 10th

Compensation/Benefits:

• Salary Range: $12,976.00 - $15,773.00 per month (24/25 Management Salary Schedule); maximum initial salary placement at mid-range, which is $14,306.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our
• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).
• Retirement: Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Student Services/Assistant Superintendent, provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of student financial support services, including Title IV Federal and California State financial aid programs, institutional and outside scholarships, and veterans education benefits; ensure compliance with complex regulations, manage department budgets, and advance institutional goals related to access, equity, and student success as they relate to assigned areas;

oversee financial aid related technology systems, staff development, and cross-departmental collaboration to deliver high-quality, student-centered services; serve as the institution's primary compliance officer for financial aid and veterans programs; inform the District regarding policy discussions and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the administration of federal Title IV, California State, and institutional financial aid, scholarship, and veterans education benefit programs. Ensure full compliance with regulations and maintain institutional eligibility for audits, program reviews, and external assessments.

Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures in alignment with updates from the department of Federal Student Aid, California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO). Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting aid and veterans services.

Direct the full lifecycle of financial aid operations, including application processing, eligibility determination, awarding, budget development, disbursement authorization, reconciliation, and return of funds (R2T4). Ensure timely and equitable delivery of aid and services to a diverse student population.

Administer institutional and donor-funded scholarship programs in coordination with the SRJC Foundation.

Direct the Veterans Affairs (VA) program, including certification of benefits, fund requests, reporting, and compliance with VA regulations. Provide guidance and support to veteran students and eligible dependents.

Lead the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of financial aid management systems and platforms. Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure technology is current,…