Director of Financial Aid & Compliance

Unity Environmental University; New Gloucester (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Environmental University in New Gloucester, Maine, seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead the day-to-day administration of financial aid, ensuring accurate and timely information and awards. This role requires deep knowledge of federal requirements and Title IV operations.

The position serves as the primary institutional contact with the U.S. Department of Education for compliance matters and oversees regulatory readiness, documentation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5–7 years working Financial Aid in higher education.
• Experience with complex administrative data systems.
• Budget management skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Financial Aid unit, ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and adherence to established institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead assigned institutional initiatives and projects, including work beyond the portfolio as needs evolve.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in financial aid administration and Title IV operations, partnering on regulatory interpretation, compliance matters, and institutional response.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting financial aid operations and implement required operational changes.
• Identify operational, compliance, or control risks and elevate concerns promptly.
• Support the operational administration of financial aid, including eligibility determination, awarding, verification, and disbursement readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Unity Environmental University in New Gloucester, Maine, seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead the day-to-day administration of financial aid, ensuring accurate and timely information and awards. This role requires deep knowledge of federal requirements and Title IV operations.

The position serves as the primary institutional contact with the U.S. Department of Education for compliance matters and oversees regulatory readiness, documentation, and reporting.