Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid Salary $74,071.00 - $80,738.00 Annually Location Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX Job Type Administrative Full Time Job Number 2605 A 020 Department Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer Division Financial Aid Opening Date 06/01/2026 Closing Date 6/15/2026 10:00 AM Central Description Benefits Questions General Description The Director of Financial Aid serves as the College's Senior Financial Aid Officer and provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and compliance management for all federal, state, institutional, scholarship, and veterans educational assistance programs at Wharton County Junior College. The Director is responsible for ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of financial aid operations while supporting the College's mission of student access, affordability, persistence, completion, and workforce and transfer success. This position oversees the administration of financial aid services, policies, procedures, systems, reporting, and internal controls in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and institutional policies. The Director collaborates with institutional leadership and campus stakeholders to support Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM), student success initiatives, and House Bill 8 performance outcomes through access to financial support resources, streamlined student services, and data-informed operational practices. The position provides leadership for the effective utilization of technology systems, including Ellucian Banner SaaS and related financial aid platforms, while supervising Financial Aid Office personnel and fostering a collaborative, student-centered, and service-oriented culture focused on compliance, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Full Job Description Requirements This position requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, Student Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education financial aid administration, including direct experience with federal Title IV financial aid programs, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision. Experience working in a Texas public community college environment and experience with Ellucian Banner SaaS or similar enterprise resource planning systems are preferred. The position requires extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, compliance requirements, financial aid processing systems, and best practices in student financial services administration. The position requires strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies. A criminal background check is required. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree Resume Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached. Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits: At No Cost to the Employee Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period) Long Term Disability Coverage Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Dental Insurance Optional Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance Long & Short Term Disability Insurance Optional Premium Conversions Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Retirement Options Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period) 403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period) Tax- deferred Annuities Participation in Social Security is mandatory. Additional Benefits Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes) Personal Days Two personal days per year Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at ... extension 6376. 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, Student Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field? Yes No 02 Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at Yes No 03 Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education financial aid administration, including direct experience with federal Title IV financial aid programs, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision? Yes No 04 Do you have extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, compliance requirements, financial aid processing systems, and best practices in student financial services administration? Yes No 05 Do you have strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies? Yes No 06 Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position. Yes No 07 To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree, 2) Resume, 3) Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items. Yes No 08 **** WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.******** Yes No Required Question Employer Wharton County Junior College Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206 Wharton, Texas, 77488 Phone ... ... Website