Category : : Administrative Positions
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Department : : Financial Aid / Division of Student Affairs
Locations : : Valhalla, NY
Posted : : Jul 23, 2025
Closes : : Sep 16, 2026 - 11 : 59 PM EDT
Type : : Full-time
Ref. No. : : DSFA072325
Position ID : : 190786
About Westchester Community College :
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.
Job Description :
The Director of Student Financial Assistance is a key member of the Enrollment Management Team and reports to the AVP and Dean (Enrollment Management) and also works under the general supervision of the VP and Dean of Student Personnel Services. They work with the Dean to establish and interpret college policies and procedures within the guidelines of funding agencies to administer various financial aid programs to support student accessibility and success. The Director estimates and otherwise projects funding to allocate from the federal government, state and local agencies, as well as college scholarships to ensure continuation of current programs. The Director will also research new programs and recommend changes to existing programs as deemed appropriate. They will supervise professional staff, clerical support staff and student assistants. The successful candidate :
Requirements :
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate must possess one of the following :
The successful candidate must also possess sufficient knowledge of federal and state programs of financial assistance to students, standard procedures for analyzing the financial need of individual students from personal and family income and assets, and online financial aid management programs. Familiarity with the academic environment, the ability to plan and supervise the work of others and communicate effectively with individuals and with groups is also required. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : It is preferred that the successful candidate possess :
Additional Information :
POSITION EFFECTIVE : The position will remain open until filled.
SALARY & BENEFITS : The starting salary is $104,194. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $160,856. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and / or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.
Application Instructions :
Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume / CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to : https : / / sunywcc.interviewexchange.com / login.jsp in order to check / edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by September 17, 2025. However, the search process may include the review of applications beyond the priority deadline, as necessary, and until the position is filled.
Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.
The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Financial Assistance • Valhalla, NY, United States