Campus Director of Financial Aid

SCCC REFERENCE #: 26-25

DATE: March 3, 2026

TITLE: Campus Director of Financial Aid

CAMPUS: Ammerman Campus in Selden

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time

RANK: Guild of Administrative Officers

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both Suffolk's Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.

SUNY Suffolk is searching for a full-time (12-month), Campus Director of Financial Aid. This is a Guild (Unit 4) position and, as such, the salary and benefits for this position are determined according to the salary and benefits plan for the Guild of Administrative Officers.

The Campus Director of Financial Aid is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state financial aid rules and regulations, as well as instructional policies and procedures. This involves training of staff, monitoring different processes such as the verification of financial aid applications, administering the satisfactory academic progress regulations, as well as reconciling campus disbursements to ensure funds are awarded accurately. This position is responsible for representing the College at numerous recruitment and community service outreach activities, including open houses, SUNY Financial Aid Day, and financial aid presentations.

Job Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operation of the Ammerman Campus financial aid operation, including the implementation of all federal and state programs, policies, services and regulations. This requires the Director to maintain a working knowledge of all current and pending federal and state regulations.

Collaborates and works closely with the Michael J. Grant and Eastern Campus Financial Aid office to enhance, assessing activities and improve enrollment processes to provide support to the constituents of Suffolk County Community College.

Coordinates all financial aid student advising; the dissemination of pertinent information to the campus community; assists with financial aid and emergency loan applications, bookstore roster updates, and the Satisfactory Academic Progress rules and regulations.

Coordinates the processing of financial aid applications, the collection of all required documents and data, the verification of applicant data and determination of awards, and the disbursement of awards. Supervises appropriate case review and record maintenance.

Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the Financial Aid Office.

Serves on various college and campus wide committees.

Assists students with resolving financial aid difficulties. Responsible for all financial aid appeals, income adjustments, dependency overrides, special circumstances and all other professional judgement concerns.

Counsels students on eligibility requirements for specific financial aid programs, including, but not limited to the Excelsior Scholarship Program.

Collaborates with the campus division of student services in the planning, developing, and coordinating of enrollment and retention programs.

Provides community outreach activities and presentations both on and off campus.

Coordinates assessment efforts and record-keeping and generates reports of students served by the Financial Aid Office.

Establishes annual goals and assures that Financial Aid services are carried out in accordance with institutional priorities, policies, divisional goals, and federal and state regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to be discreet when dealing with confidential financial and personal family information. Must be able to show sensitivity to a diverse group of students and parents during potentially difficult and sometimes emotional financial situations.

Familiarity with best practices of using technology in financial aid.

Expertise with compliance and regulatory policies.

Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

A Bachelor's Degree.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial aid with through knowledge of principals and best practices in a college or university setting.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred

A Master's degree.

Seven (7) years experience providing leadership, management and supervision is preferred.

Possess strong technical skills, including experience with BANNER.

Experience working in a public college is preferred.

HIRING SALARY

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, vacation days, deferred compensation and a defined benefit (pension) plan.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College's education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: [email protected]

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: [email protected]

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.