Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The incumbent administers the scholarship program for Westchester Community College, coordinating activities with other college officials as appropriate, and supervising and participating in the maintenance of detailed records and files relating to the administration and awarding of scholarship funds.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the field of education, educational administration, finance, or business administration required.  Familiarity with the principles and practices of educational program administration and the ability to use automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software required. The successful candidate must also be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent analytical, administrative, computer and problem-solving skills is required. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is also required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A MA/MS degree is strongly preferred.  Specific experience with administering scholarship programs is also strongly preferred. Experience using PeopleSoft or other Financial Aid software. 3 years of experience in financial aid is also strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $79,822 plus excellent benefits. 

WORK SCHEDULE:  The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, with some evening and weekend assignments, as required. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.