Director, Financial Aid & Student Success Leadership

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A public higher education institution in Savannah is seeking a Director of Financial Aid. This role is responsible for coordinating financial aid programs and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of experience in financial aid. Applications are encouraged from those who have strong leadership skills and a thorough knowledge of financial aid compliance. The salary range is between $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a financial aid office.
• Three to five years of experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience working with an integrated student information system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate departmental staff.
• Plan and implement strategic initiatives for the Office of Financial Aid.
• Oversee financial aid operations including applications processing.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and compliance requirements

Leadership and team development

Effective communication

Project and process management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner student information system

Job description

A public higher education institution in Savannah is seeking a Director of Financial Aid. This role is responsible for coordinating financial aid programs and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of experience in financial aid. Applications are encouraged from those who have strong leadership skills and a thorough knowledge of financial aid compliance. The salary range is between $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually.