Director, Financial Aid & Compliance Strategy

University of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Discount

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays and University days off

Employee Discounts & Services

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

The University of Indianapolis seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid totaling over $150 million. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and partner with campus leaders to balance enrollment goals and net income.

This role requires strong leadership, policy expertise, and experience with higher education aid systems. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to student success and financial aid excellence.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a Director or Associate Director of Financial Aid.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague, Cognos, Slate, Blackboard or similar programs used in financial aid offices within higher education preferred.
• Experience assisting student-athletes with financial aid needs.
• Complete knowledge of all aspects of the administration of federal, state and university financial aid programs with a working knowledge of federal and state law and regulation.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and implement policy and documentation.
• Strong communication, project management, data analysis and supervisory skills as well as experience with strategic enrollment management fundamentals.
• Experience/expertise in data analytics or skilled use of business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Stays up to date on changing governmental regulations and updates policy and procedures in accordance with new regulations.
• Ensure proper completion and submission of all major reporting functions for Financial Aid compliance.
• Coordinate annual reports and mandated state grant reporting.
• Partner with Budget to manage the unfunded aid budget.
• Design and implement an organizational structure for optimal student service and efficiency.
• Develop and implement compliance training for Financial Aid Office staff.
• Oversee Financial Aid Technology to ensure systems stay operational.
• Serve as primary contact for external partners (auditors, DoE, Indiana Commission on Higher Education).
• Work with community partners to manage scholarships and aid offers.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Enrollment management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Cognos

Slate

Blackboard

BANNER

ARMS NCAA system

Job description

The University of Indianapolis seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid totaling over $150 million. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and partner with campus leaders to balance enrollment goals and net income.

This role requires strong leadership, policy expertise, and experience with higher education aid systems. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to student success and financial aid excellence.