Director, Financial Aid

The Director of Financial Aid reports to the VP Enrollment Management and Marketing (VP) and oversees the Financial Aid department's daily operations to ensure high-quality customer service and adherence to state and federal regulatory standards. This leadership position includes managing staff, coordinating system updates, overseeing financial aid processing, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations and data submissions, managing audits, and providing policy interpretation and communication leadership. Additionally, the Director collaborates with the VP on financial aid budget oversight (undergraduate and graduate) and technological advancements while maintaining university financial aid policies and participating in various leadership duties. This position ensures that all federal/state/institutional grant programs, including loan programs, comply with federal/state/intuitional regulations and audit compliance with the University's Federal Compliance Single Audit A-133.