Glendale Community College seeks a leader who is dedicated to all aspects of student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Interim Director of Student Financial Aid position. GCC seeks a true collaborator who will prioritize our students in decision-making and setting strategy for the College’s student financial aid operations We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits that a diverse student population brings to a community college.
Our college recognizes that institutions are greatly strengthened when their leadership is guided by diverse perspectives and approaches to problem solving and innovation. GCC is committed to hiring an Interim Director of Student Financial Aid who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as:
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implementing institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive student support, teaching, and learning environments;
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encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;
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strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities; and
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promoting and modeling the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and actively engaging in equitable practices.
The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to provide a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.
Open until filled. First review of applications will take place on June 10, 2024. Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
Definition
Under executive direction, plans, directs, and administers student financial aid operations, including federal and state loans, grants, and work study funds; monitors and ensures eligibility to participate in federal financial aid programs; manages and oversees the reconciliation of federal and state funds for student financial aid and the maintenance of statistical and accounting records; ensures the awarding, processing, and delivery of financial assistance to eligible students; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Works under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Student Services.
Supervises lower-level managers, classified staff, temporary employees, and/or student employees.
Salary
Starting salary: Step 1 $9,715 to Step 6 $12,397 per month, based on training and experience.
Salary range: Step 1 $9,715 to Step 11 $16,270 per month (including longevity steps).
For more information, please refer to the Management Salary Schedule
Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
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Current resume/curriculum vitae (not to exceed five pages)
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Letter of interest that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications (not to exceed five pages)
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Transcripts showing all post-secondary course work and completion of required degree(s) must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
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List of three (3) professional references. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications and any required attachments must be submitted by
June 10, 2024. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as 'see resume') or missing required documents will not be considered.
The College will hold interviews in the late Spring or early Summer term.
The selected candidate will be expected to start in their new role no later than July 1, 2024.
Travel Reimbursement
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.
Position Funding
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.
Visas
GCCD does not sponsor visas
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu.
Accommodations
If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.