The purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the functions of the department, provide management and expertise for the information system modules supporting these functions and to assist in the maintenance of the department’s website. The position supervises the training and work of the Financial Aid Specialists. This position also coordinates and oversees the functions of the Financial Aid Office, provides administrative support to the Director, and acts as the Director in their absence.

The employee will deliver high-quality, student-centered assistance to applicants, students and their families at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). This position directly supports the RCTC mission by helping students and parents access and understand various forms of financial aid and assists applicants and students who need added support to navigate complex financial aid situations. This position provides advising in a variety of settings, both on- and off-campus and will be called upon to assist with high-level financial aid questions, meet with students who have concerns or are requesting special consideration and function as a liaison to other areas (both internal and external to the College) where the student may benefit from additional services.

All RCTC employees are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion in all forms while providing excellent customer service to all internal and external contacts.

To view the full position description, please click on the following: Assistant Director PD

Established in 1915, Rochester Community and Technical College is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 6,800 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is the third-largest system of higher education in the United States. It is comprised of 27 two-year colleges, seven four-year state universities with a total of 54 campuses located in 47 Minnesota communities. The System serves approximately 300,000 students each year, and produces 36,000 graduates annually. For more information about the Minnesota State system, please view its website at www.MinnState.edu.