Director, Student Financial Services & Financial Aid

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators; Elsah (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Health benefits

Job summary

Principia College is seeking a Director of Student Financial Services to lead the College’s financial aid and student accounts functions, ensuring Title IV compliance and accurate awarding. This on-site role emphasizes compassionate guidance for students and families while building compliant processes and staff capability.

Reporting to the Senior Director of College Business and Operations, the director collaborates with Admissions, Registrar, and Student Affairs to align financial services with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in student financial services at a TitleIV eligible institution.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, including Title IV compliance.
• Experience with financial aid management systems and automated student account platforms; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for the Student Financial Services office, including organizational planning, workflow design, and staff development.
• Collaborates with College leadership to develop and execute a financial aid and student accounts strategy aligned with institutional mission, enrollment goals, and compliance requirements.
• Serves as a key partner in the College’s transition to full TitleIV participation, ensuring systems, processes, and controls meet federal and state standards.
• Oversees the determination of student eligibility, accurate packaging, awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of financial aid in accordance with regulations.
• Stays current with regulatory changes and translates requirements into actionable institutional processes.
• Promotes early, proactive communication with students and families regarding financial aid and billing timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Financial services

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Principia College is seeking a Director of Student Financial Services to lead the College’s financial aid and student accounts functions, ensuring Title IV compliance and accurate awarding. This on-site role emphasizes compassionate guidance for students and families while building compliant processes and staff capability.

Reporting to the Senior Director of College Business and Operations, the director collaborates with Admissions, Registrar, and Student Affairs to align financial services with