Director of Financial Aid & Enrollment Strategy

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Business School is seeking a Director of Financial Aid to lead the Office of Financial Aid and provide comprehensive services to MBA, EMBA, MS, and PhD students. This role oversees Title IV aid, scholarships, loans, and veteran benefits totaling over $95 million annually.

The Director ensures compliance with federal/state regulations, collaborates across campus, and delivers holistic advising in an Ivy League environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7 years in a financial aid office preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with students, faculty, admins, executives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing deadlines and oversee others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct financial aid strategies within federal/state regulations.
• Implement packaging policies and adjust as needed for regulatory trends.
• Manage committees that fund across degree programs.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerFAIDS

Slate / Salesforce

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Job description

Columbia Business School is seeking a Director of Financial Aid to lead the Office of Financial Aid and provide comprehensive services to MBA, EMBA, MS, and PhD students. This role oversees Title IV aid, scholarships, loans, and veteran benefits totaling over $95 million annually.

The Director ensures compliance with federal/state regulations, collaborates across campus, and delivers holistic advising in an Ivy League environment.