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Job Description

The aligned Financial Aid Office of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College is focused on providing excellent student-centered service while maintaining compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations.

The Director of Financial Aid provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and regulatory compliance for all financial aid programs for Anoka-Ramsey and Anoka Technical College. The position ensures equitable access to financial resources, supports student success and retention, and upholds federal, state, and institutional financial aid requirements. The Director plays a key role in enrollment management, student advocacy, and cross?campus collaboration.

This position will have responsibilities at both colleges (all three campuses). Coon Rapids will be the home location for this position with some opportunities for teleworking up to two days per week. 

Salary Range:

$38.16 - $54.97/ hour; $79,678-$114,777/annually

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in student financial aid administration.

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective supervision and leadership, including directing and supporting staff.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with constituents in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

• Knowledge of current federal Title IV, state, and local financial aid laws, regulations, and policies to effectively direct the programming and operations of the department.

• Oral and written communication skills to effectively explain financial regulations to internal and external constituents and to develop, recommend, administer and evaluate policies and procedures.

• Experience with current financial aid computing and data processing management systems (National Students Loan Data Systems (NSLDS), Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), and/or Central Processing System (CPS).

Preferred Qualification 

• Master's degree in Student Affairs or related field.

• Experience using database software such as Integrated Student Record System (ISRS) or similar system.

• Experience with Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Enrollment, Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) reporting, and Federal Student Aid (FSA) software or similar software.

• Demonstrated experience gathering data and analyzing trends to improve processes and services.

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application form at JR0000004942 and upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted through May 26, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on June 16, 2026 at 12:01 am central time. 

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub.  Employees may also search for ""Browse Jobs - Employees"" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

NOTICE:  In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ARCC at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates.  Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process. 

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning.  ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State.  With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965.  Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment.  We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.  Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.  Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students' holistic needs.  We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA.  The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 15% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 63% White, and 5% two or more races, and 3% unknown.  We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).   

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu.

About Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is a multi-campus institution and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The Coon Rapids Campus is located on the banks of the Mississippi River twentymiles north of downtown Minneapolis. The Cambridge Campus is located on west Highway 95 on the Rum River in Cambridge. Beginning in 1965 with 600 students in a wing of Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Anoka-Ramsey Community College has grown considerably. In 1967 the college moved to the current Coon Rapids Campus of approximately 103 acres. The Cambridge Campus opened in 1978 and has shown consistent growth in enrollment and facilities. In addition, students may complete many ARCC college courses at convenient off-site locations throughout neighboring communities. During the 2008-2009 academic year, more than 11,000 students completed credit classes at the college.

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