Director of Financial Aid & Student Access

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $90,000-$95,000

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, vision, dental insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking a Director of Financial Aid to lead daily operations, ensure compliance with Title IV programs, and guide students and families on financial options.

This on-campus role reports to senior leadership and oversees a high-performing team across funding, counseling, and audits. Responsibilities include policy adherence, interdepartmental collaboration, and driving operational improvements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED plus 10+ years in post-secondary education setting or
• Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, business, or related field with 6+ years in post-secondary setting
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/leadership in financial aid operations (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years administering Title IV financial aid programs (preferred)
• Title IV proprietary education experience (required)
• Must not be in default on any Federal Student Loans and keep good standing

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily financial aid operations per regulations
• Oversee funding programs: grants, scholarships, work-study, Title IV loans
• Supervise staff to maintain student-centered, compliant environment
• Provide financial literacy and aid counseling to students/families
• Collaborate with Admissions, Student Services, Registrar to support retention
• Ensure data integrity and audit readiness

Skills

Federal/state funding programs

Title IV knowledge

Student financial aid systems

Staff coaching/mentoring

Data compliance/audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication to students/families

Process improvements

Policy interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Education

HS diploma/GED & 10+ yrs in post-secondary

Bachelor's in finance/accounting/business

5+ yrs supervisory experience

5+ yrs Title IV experience (preferred)

NASFAA credentials (preferred)

Title IV proprietary experience (required)

Tools

Ellucian

Anthology

CampusVue

Job description

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking a Director of Financial Aid to lead daily operations, ensure compliance with Title IV programs, and guide students and families on financial options.

This on-campus role reports to senior leadership and oversees a high-performing team across funding, counseling, and audits. Responsibilities include policy adherence, interdepartmental collaboration, and driving operational improvements.