Director of Financial Aid & Compliance

Recent Jobs; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking an experienced Financial Aid Administrator to oversee regulatory compliance, program administration, and leadership of the Financial Aid Office across the college. The role partners with enrollment management and student services to align aid strategies with recruitment, retention, and completion goals, while managing budgets, audits, and staff development.

This unclassified - administrative/staff appointment requires in-depth knowledge of Title IV,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of higher education financial aid administration with leadership roles.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, especially Title IV.
• Advanced experience with Banner financial aid systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and budget management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Experience with default management, financial literacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance oversight and audits liaison with agencies.
• Oversee packaging, awarding, disbursement, and reporting of aid programs.
• Lead staff hiring, training, supervision, and development.
• Collaborate to integrate financial aid strategies with enrollment goals.
• Analyze data to improve policies, processes, and systems.
• Lead default prevention and financial literacy initiatives.
• Provide financial aid advising and outreach to students and families.
• Prepare reports (FISAP, IPEDS, Gainful Employment) with college staff.
• Participate in college committees and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budget management

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)

7+ years in higher education financial aid

Tools

Banner financial aid system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking an experienced Financial Aid Administrator to oversee regulatory compliance, program administration, and leadership of the Financial Aid Office across the college. The role partners with enrollment management and student services to align aid strategies with recruitment, retention, and completion goals, while managing budgets, audits, and staff development.

This unclassified - administrative/staff appointment requires in-depth knowledge of Title IV,