Associate Director of Financial Aid and Compliance

Salary: $80,338.00 - $91,293.00 Annually

Location : Littleton, CO

Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)

Job Number: 00261

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Financial Aid

Opening Date: 07/02/2025

Closing Date: 7/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented leader to serve as the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Compliance. This full-time position provides leadership and oversight for financial aid processing, operational functions, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering efficient, student-centered services that support institutional goals. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid and working in close partnership with the Associate Director of Veterans Benefits and Scholarships, the Associate Director plays a key role in the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Responsibilities include contributing to strategic planning, fund management, budgeting, and staffing decisions. This position also provides direct supervision to financial aid staff, with an emphasis on guidance, training, and professional development. In addition, the Associate Director leads the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title IV and state regulations, and shares responsibility for serving as Acting Director in the Director's absence. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to educational access, a collaborative leadership style, and a demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent of education and experience. Equivalencies will not count towards the requirements below.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible financial aid experience
• One (1) year leading and/or supervising professional staff
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive environment and work effectively with diverse populations
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software
• Working knowledge of US Department of Education systems like Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and CPS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial aid systems such as Banner
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to fiscal accountability and quality customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with system testing and implementation

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities.

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ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ().
• Generous including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.
• New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in