Director of Financial Aid & Student Access

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead all aid programs, ensure Title IV and state program compliance, and support student access and success. The role oversees operations, staff development, reporting, budgeting, and cross-campus collaboration to deliver accurate, efficient aid services.

The director will champion equity, data-driven improvement, and customer service in a higher-education setting, aligning with Morton College core values and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible financial aid experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory and budget management experience.
• Experience administering federal Title IV programs, state programs, veterans' benefits, scholarships, and student loan programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, audits, and reporting.
• Experience with student information systems and financial aid software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all financial aid programs and services.
• Direct daily operations of the Financial Aid Office and serve as a visible leader within the One Stop Student Center.
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate Financial Aid staff.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.
• Oversight of reporting, budgeting, data management, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and success.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with reporting and audits.
• Develop policies and internal controls for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Higher Education Administration or related field

Associate’s degree

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Morton College seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead all aid programs, ensure Title IV and state program compliance, and support student access and success. The role oversees operations, staff development, reporting, budgeting, and cross-campus collaboration to deliver accurate, efficient aid services.

The director will champion equity, data-driven improvement, and customer service in a higher-education setting, aligning with Morton College core values and strategic goals.