Acting Financial Aid Supervisor

Position DescriptionThis position assists with the administration of the Financial Aid office and provides training, guidance, and supervision to Financial Aid Office staff members to enable them to better assist students in the process of applying for and receiving financial aid. It also ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as institutional policies and procedures.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives direction from the Director of Financial Aid. Exercises supervision of assigned staff.CLASS CHARACTERISTICSFinancial Aid Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of financial aid activities for the Financial Aid Office. The incumbent oversees and provides technical assistance to office staff in the intake of financial aid applications and supporting documentation, resolves complex and difficult financial aid processing and student account issues and works with governmental and private student aid funding agencies to resolve student account issues. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures in accordance with federal and state regulations. Assignments are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines.Financial Aid Supervisor is distinguished from Director of Financial Aid in that an incumbent in the latter class is responsible for the overall administration of District financial aid programs in addition to managing the operations of a campus financial aid office.Education And ExperienceAny combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field; and three years of progressively responsible experience managing a comprehensive and diverse financial aid program including one year of supervisory experience. Knowledge of financial aid software programs is also required.Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to keyboard, type, or handle materials, and talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Pre-employment Requirements/ClearancesCriminal Justice Fingerprints. Tuberculosis screening.District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.What We Offer 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account $50,000 life insurance benefit Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans) Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS) Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities 22 paid holidays + Paid vacation Cumulative sick leave Summer schedule (exceptions apply) Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service: Employee Assistance Program Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion Progressive and innovative cultureApplication ProcedureApplicants must submit the following documents by the closing date: Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.) Resume. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.Mission StatementCompton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact the EEO Compliance Officer at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.EMAIL COMMUNICATIONCommunication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.IMPORTANT NOTICETo be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law