Associate VP, Financial Assistance and Employment

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Coral Gables seeks an Assoc. VP, Financial Assistance and Employment to lead and align financial aid strategies across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

You will drive policy, compliance, budgeting, and student employment initiatives while partnering with senior leaders to attract and support students. Responsibilities include overseeing aid processing, disbursement, athletic scholarships, and risk management, with a focus on data-driven reporting and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, finance, or related field (or Bachelor's with equivalent experience).
• 10+ years in financial aid or student financial services with management experience across multiple student levels.
• Experience with institutional methodology and compliance (Title IV and NCAA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merit and need-based financial aid strategies.
• Oversee compliance with federal Title IV, NCAA, and state regulations.
• Manage the financial aid budget and student employment programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Higher Education or Finance

Tools

PowerFaids

PeopleSoft

Job description

Work Location: Coral Gables Campus

The Assoc. VP, Financial Assistance and Employment serves as a strategic leader within Enrollment Management, guiding the university's financial assistance programs across undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical academic levels. The incumbent collaborates closely with the Vice President of Enrollment Management and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that attract, fund, and retain students to and through the University of Miami. This role oversees financial aid processing, disbursement, counseling, athletic scholarships, tuition remission, and student employment initiatives while managing budgets impacting total aid and institutional funds. Additionally, the position maintains independent decision-making authority to ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational alignment across all aid programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement merit and need-based financial aid strategies aligned with recruitment and retention initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership to create policies that balance financial needs with enrollment goals. Serve as a key leader within the office of Enrollment Management and with multiple campus partners.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Act as the primary compliance officer, ensuring adherence to federal Title IV, NCAA, and state regulations. Oversee processes for athletic scholarships and special awards. Ensure policies and procedures support university goals and are well documented for compliance purposes.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aid budget, including institutional grants, scholarships, and stipends, and student employment. Partner with the Office of Advancement to align scholarship management with donor intentions and to provide support for scholarship fundraising.
• Management and Operations: Lead and support a team of approximately 35 staff assuring professional development, current technical knowledge and a student service culture. Develop a service model emphasizing high-quality, responsive support to students.
• Reporting and Analysis: Develop and provide reports and analyses on student financial aid and employment that supports university decision making and daily operations. Monitor discount rates, project budget needs, and prepare compliance and performance reports for leadership review.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Finance, or related field. (Or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience)
• 10+ years in financial aid or student financial services with a record of success in managing complex aid programs across multiple student levels
• Demonstrated experience with institutional methodology, as well as federal Title IV and NCAA compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated collaboration within and across departments.
• Five or more years of management experience.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in financial aid systems such as PowerFaids and PeopleSoft is preferred.
• Experience in managing financial aid for graduate and professional students such as medicine and law preferred.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff