Director, Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus is seeking a Program Director of Student Financial Aid to direct, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all financial-aid activities for nursing students, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

The role includes collaboration with HR and Finance on awards, preparation of mandated reports, and maintaining systems for scholarship administration and student services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related Field is required.
• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Counseling, MBA or related field preferred.
• NASFAA Credentials within 24 months preferred.
• 2 years business management in a financial setting preferred.
• 2 years student financial aid and/or student service experience at a post-secondary level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Foundation Development Director in awarding scholarships; coordinate Nursing Incentive Loan+ with HR and Finance.
• Prepare federal, state, and institutional reports (e.g., applications for federal funding; FISAP, IPEDS).
• Coordinate internal reconciliation efforts and report to auditors, program reviewers, and accreditation teams.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related Field

Master’s Degree Higher Education Administration, Student Counseling, MBA or related field

NASFAA Credentials Within 24 Months

2 years Business management in a financial setting

2 years Student financial aid and/or student service experience at a post-secondary level

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus is seeking a Program Director of Student Financial Aid to direct, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all financial-aid activities for nursing students, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

The role includes collaboration with HR and Finance on awards, preparation of mandated reports, and maintaining systems for scholarship administration and student services.