Campus Financial Aid Leader — Senior Associate Director

Jefferson Health; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid to provide senior leadership for the LVHN campus, overseeing complex aid operations and regulatory compliance across undergraduate, graduate, and health-profession programs.

The role collaborates with academic leadership to ensure accurate aid management and adherence to federal, state, and institutional policies. A strong emphasis is placed on strategic planning, process improvement, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 3–7 years of progressive student financial aid experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing complex operational processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Experience with Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Colleague, Workday).
• Ability to interpret and implement academic policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the Financial Aid Office, including staff training and policy development.
• Serve as primary financial aid authority at the LVHN location.
• Establish workflows and service standards for the location.
• Oversee daily operations with minimal on-site supervision.
• Interpret and implement federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate with the main campus to align processes, calendars, and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Student interaction

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Colleague

Workday

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid to provide senior leadership for the LVHN campus, overseeing complex aid operations and regulatory compliance across undergraduate, graduate, and health-profession programs.

The role collaborates with academic leadership to ensure accurate aid management and adherence to federal, state, and institutional policies. A strong emphasis is placed on strategic planning, process improvement, and cross-department collaboration.