Director of Student Financial Aid HV-MC-8808

Position Summary

The Director of Student Financial Aid reports to the Dean of Enrollment Services or his/her designee and plays a strategic leadership role in managing the Financial Aid Office. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment, strategic thinking, and collaboration to align financial aid operations with the College’s mission and strategic goals. The Director will champion initiatives that promote financial access, compliance, literacy, and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Office.
• Serves as the Chief Title IV Student Financial Aid Administrator for the campus.
• Supervises Associate and/or Assistant Directors and offers leadership and guidance to financial aid staff.
• Interprets, applies, and communicates federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Implements programmatic changes to ensure compliance.
• Oversees office policies, procedures, personnel, and internal controls related to state and federal compliance.
• Develops, maintains, and updates internal operational policies and procedural documentation.
• Led the implementation and reporting of the SUNY Reconnect Program, ensuring accurate aid packaging, and data tracking.
• Maintains and assesses programs and internal processes to safeguard financial aid resources and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advises campus leadership on policy decisions and strategic initiatives related to financial aid.
• Evaluates and optimizes departmental structure to meet goals efficiently and within budget.
• Counsels and trains faculty and staff on financial aid policies and the impact on student eligibility.
• Reconciles federal financial aid funds with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Works closely with the Bursar’s Office to improve and align financial processes and student account services.
• Designs and delivers financial literacy programming to educate students on personal finance, debt management, and responsible borrowing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in financial aid
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience and demonstrated success in student financial aid
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Preferred:
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Comprehensive experience in administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
• Strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within student support services.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and overseeing complex administrative operations.
• Experience with SUNY system admissions processes and policies.
• Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with student information systems, i.e. Banner.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education regarding financial aid.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and may require travel for outreach purposes. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.

Institutional Background

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta, New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 10,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has a newly established campus in Malta, NY, known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Application Information

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of Monday, July 13, 2026.