Virginia's Community College System
Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs
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Roanoke, VA
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Financial Aid
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May 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Virginia Western Community College is hiring a Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs. The role involves providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the college's financial aid and veteran affairs programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a student-centered approach that promotes access, affordability, retention, and success. The Director collaborates across departments and contributes to institutional planning, student success initiatives, and enrollment management.
Highlights
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for financial aid and veteran affairs programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and institutional regulations.
- Develop and implement processes, policies, and practices supporting operational excellence and positive student experiences.
- Serve as a member of the Student Affairs leadership team and contribute to institutional planning and enrollment management.
- Manage audits, reconciliation processes, and required reporting.
- Possess knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, veteran educational benefits, financial aid systems, and disbursement processes.
- Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or related fields required.
- Experience with financial aid administration in college or university settings and interpreting compliance regulations required.
- Management experience in higher education financial aid preferred.
- Full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position reporting to Vice President of Student Affairs; supervises employees.
Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs Full Description
Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs
Role Title | 12 month - Admin - Instructor
Role Code | 01123-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 286FA090
Agency | Virginia Western Community College
Agency/Division | Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location | Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 1-Officials and Administrators
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Normal work hours will be Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs. This is a full-time, twelve-month administrative faculty position, reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional direction for the College’s comprehensive financial aid and veteran affairs programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, VCCS, and institutional regulations while advancing a student-centered approach focused on access, affordability, persistence, retention, and student success.
The Director collaborates across the college to develop and implement processes, policies, and practices that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, strategic enrollment management, and positive student experiences. The position serves as a member of the Student Affairs leadership team and contributes to institutional planning, student success initiatives, military-affiliated student support, and enrollment management efforts.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | The successful candidate will possess a Masters in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience with financial aid administration in a college or university setting. Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, VCCS, and institutional policies, regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience managing audits, reconciliation processes, and required reporting. Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, veteran educational benefits, financial aid systems, and disbursement processes. Strong analytical, organizational, and operational management skills.
Additional Considerations | Management experience, preferably in a higher education financial aid setting, preferred. Experience in financial aid at a Commonwealth of Virginia college or community college, preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Limited. State vehicles are available for most business-related travel.
Role Title | 12 month - Admin - Instructor
Role Code | 01123-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 00
Position Number | 286FA090
Agency | Virginia Western Community College
Agency/Division | Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location | Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | 1-Officials and Administrators
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Normal work hours will be Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs. This is a full-time, twelve-month administrative faculty position, reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional direction for the College’s comprehensive financial aid and veteran affairs programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, VCCS, and institutional regulations while advancing a student-centered approach focused on access, affordability, persistence, retention, and student success.
The Director collaborates across the college to develop and implement processes, policies, and practices that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, strategic enrollment management, and positive student experiences. The position serves as a member of the Student Affairs leadership team and contributes to institutional planning, student success initiatives, military-affiliated student support, and enrollment management efforts.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | The successful candidate will possess a Masters in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience with financial aid administration in a college or university setting. Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, VCCS, and institutional policies, regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience managing audits, reconciliation processes, and required reporting. Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, veteran educational benefits, financial aid systems, and disbursement processes. Strong analytical, organizational, and operational management skills.
Additional Considerations | Management experience, preferably in a higher education financial aid setting, preferred. Experience in financial aid at a Commonwealth of Virginia college or community college, preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Limited. State vehicles are available for most business-related travel.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_1956P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 05/28/2026
Job Close Date | 06/29/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | https://www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name | Lindsey Weston
Email | hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number | 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants | Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Additional Information | Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96476
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 05/28/2026
Job Close Date | 06/29/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | https://www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name | Lindsey Weston
Email | hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number | 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants | Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western. Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Additional Information | Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96476
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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