Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services

Wittenberg University; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittenberg University seeks an experienced Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services to lead the new division combining financial aid and student accounts. The AVP reports to the VP of Enrollment and will build and guide a high-performing team focused on stability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurial leadership, strong state and federal compliance, and data-driven improvements to support enrollment growth and financial health for the university’s students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree helpful.
• 8+ years of progressive financial aid / student financial services experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Knowledge in financial aid and state aid compliance; deep understanding of federal student aid processing and reporting.
• Familiarity with student information systems.
• Experience designing internal controls and billing policies; understanding of receivables.
• Aptitude for resolution regarding student accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the newly reorganized Student Financial Services function and build a team.
• Strengthen financial aid processes to support enrollment growth and manage discount rate targets.
• Ensure state compliance and data filing to the federal student aid site.

Skills

Leadership

Financial aid expertise

Compliance

Internal controls

Data analysis

Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

The Opportunity

Wittenberg University seeks an experienced, competent, and enthusiastic leader to serve as its Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Financial Services. This is a newly reorganized position that includes financial aid and student accounts. The AVP is part of an enrollment management leadership team of four including the director of admission, the assistant vice president for strategy and operations, and the assistant director of campus visit experience. The new AVP should be entrepreneurial in nature and excited to build his or her own team.

A key priority for the AVP will be to strengthen the team and improve financial aid processes in an effort to appropriately grow new student enrollment. Additionally, the candidate will work to maintain stable NTR and reduce discount rate in a period of three to five years. The candidate must come with an understanding of state compliance and experience in data filing to the federal student aid site.

About Wittenberg University

Located in the vibrant and charming city of Springfield, Ohio, Wittenberg was founded in 1845. It is a small, private, four-year liberal arts institution historically serving about 2,000 students and sits on a beautiful campus of over 100 acres. While rooted in the Christian and Lutheran traditions, Wittenberg is welcoming of students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and faiths.

Recognized as one of America’s Best 384 Colleges (Princeton Review), Wittenberg offers undergraduate programs including pre-professional, graduate, and cooperative programs. Student athletes participate in more than 30 NCAA III teams.

Leadership & Context

The AVP will report directly to the Vice President of Enrollment, Mike Brown, who recently completed his first year at Wittenberg. With over 20 years of higher education experience and three prior VP roles, he is excited to partner with the new AVP in bringing stability to Wittenberg’s student financial services and in building a strong, positive team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree helpful 8+ years of progressive financial aid / student financial services experience, including leadership responsibility
• Knowledge in financial aid and state aid compliance Deep knowledge of and experience with federal student aid processing and reporting
• Familiarity with student information systems
• Experience designing internal controls, billing policies, and understanding of receivables
• Aptitude for resolution regarding student accounts