Executive Director of Financial Aid

Job Posting :

JR101420 Executive Director of Financial Aid (Open) Department :

AVP Enrollment Management, PM Position Type :

Regular Open Date :

10-24-2025 Close Date :

$145,000-$160,000

Job Description :

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, the Executive Director of

Financial Aid will oversee all aspects of the compliant administration of federal, state, and

institutional financial aid and scholarships, through management of all Peoplesoft (PeSo) / Student

Financial Planning Module (SFP) system set up and processing. They will be responsible for

both routine reporting to senior management, outside agencies, and adhoc reporting. Ensure

compliance with all federal, state and institutional regulations, policies and procedures related to

the administration of financial aid as well as ensure the institution fulfills all Title IV compliance

• requirements. Partner with the Assistant Director with strategic planning; budget development;

enrollment management functions, especially those related to access and affordability,

emergency preparedness; and statistical data management, including outcomes assessment.

Manage PeSo / SFP daily operations with the U.S. Department of Education via the COD system

which is the U.S. Department of Education's system for processing and approving all federal aid

origination and disbursement records. Serve as the Chief Administrator on the implementation

and continual enhancement of all financial aid technology operations. Work closely with the

Enrollment Management Business Analyst to manage the PeSo / SFP platforms as it relates to

institutional reporting and compliance, FISAP, and FAIS. This role will promote an efficient and

high-quality student-centered approach to financial aid administration and ensure institutional

compliance with governmental regulations including the accurate and timely preparation of all

monitoring / audit reports, and proposal / implementation of solutions to any findings.

Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Conditions of Employment :

Additional Job Information :

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental  retirement accounts.

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