Director Level Consultants

Allen & Gerritsen; Wellesley (MA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is seeking Financial Aid and Student Accounts Director-level consultants. A minimum of 5 years of Director-level management in a Financial Aid Office or Student Accounts/Bursar Office is required.

Full-time availability with travel flexibility is preferred. Successful candidates will fill interim Director roles for diverse schools, with knowledge of complex compliance and administration of Financial Aid Programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Director-level management experience in financial aid or student accounts offices.
• Ability to fill interim Director-level positions for diverse schools.
• Strong knowledge of financial aid administration and compliance; experience with SIS software.

Responsibilities

• Lead interim Director-level assignments for multiple schools.
• Communicate complex compliance issues to executives and campus departments.
• Manage staff and office operations, including travel when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Travel flexibility

Tools

Banner

Colleague

PowerFAIDS

PeopleSoft

Jenzabar

DOE software

Job description

The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is actively seeking Financial Aid and Student Accounts Director level consultants. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of recent, Director-level management and leadership experience in a dynamic, fast-paced Financial Aid Office or Student Accounts/Bursar Office. Prior financial aid consulting experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Candidates must be available full time, and priority will be given to those who have flexibility for travel.

Consultants must be able to fill interim Director level positions for a diverse group of schools, with direct knowledge of complex compliance issues. Candidates must demonstrate competency, be well-versed in the administration of Financial Aid Programs, and able to manage responsibilities in both strategic and functional capacities. Strong skillsets in Banner, Colleague, PowerFAIDS, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, or other Student Information Systems, including Department of Education software is required.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage staff and office needs independently, and in a mostly remote capacity. Candidates must also have the ability to communicate complex compliance issues and other important issues to other departments in a college or University setting, including Executives. Contracted assignments can be short or long-term and may include travel. Hours can vary by assignment.

The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is a comprehensive financial aid consulting group with corporate headquarters located in Wellesley, Massachusetts & has been in business for over 35 years. Our consultants are based across the country.