Director of Student Financial Services
El Camino College
Director of Student Financial Services
Req: C2627-005
Division: Enrollment Services
Close Date: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.
Complete job description and application available online at: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Dean of Strategic Enrollment Services, exercise direct leadership of the areas assigned providing functional supervision over assigned positions. Implement the Division's, department's or unit's vision and develop, organize, and implement goals and objectives; plan, develop, organize schedule, direct, improve and evaluate assigned programs, services, and activities; and provide oversight, development, and coordination of all elements of the areas assigned, including ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations that pertain to eligibility determination, awarding and disbursement of financial aid.
Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the department and Administrative Services Area; lead by example; actively participate in and support College-wide shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the activities of the Financial Aid Office including but not limited to State and Federal programs, scholarships, and other student financial assistance programs. Ensure Financial Aid operations are integrated, compliant, and streamlined to provide excellent customer service, appropriate application systems, and necessary staffing.
ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredit college or university with major course work in business or public administration, education, or closely related field.
Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible financial aid experience, including at least three years as a financial aid program manager, coordinator, or lead.
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work study and loan programs.
Extensive knowledge of effective and legally compliant Financial Aid accounting principles and practices.
Abilities/Skills:
Work independently on complex financial aid issues and processes to ensure effective outcomes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.
SALARY: Starting salary is $154,491 annually.
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($179,115 annually).
Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to have expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalists must complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "Interview Expense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate support documentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
• Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
• Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
• Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
• Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance, you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at [email protected].
Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).
FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES OR APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
El Camino College
HR Service Partner
Pamela Jones
310-660-3593, Ext. 3478
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90506
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
