Executive Director, Financial Aid & Compliance

Full Sail University; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Sail University is seeking an Executive Director of Financial Aid to provide strategic leadership, oversight for federal, state, and private financial aid programs, and to support enrollment and student success initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in regulatory compliance and a track record of leadership in higher education.

The position emphasizes collaboration with senior leadership, finance, admissions, and academic departments to develop student-centered financial strategies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in related fields.
• Significant progressive leadership in financial aid or higher education.
• Experience leading large teams and driving strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the financial aid strategy aligned with enrollment and student success goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation regulations including Title IV requirements.
• Oversee performance, structure, and scalability of the financial aid organization and implement process improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial aid programs

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

CampusVue

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Sail University is seeking an Executive Director of Financial Aid to provide strategic leadership, oversight for federal, state, and private financial aid programs, and to support enrollment and student success initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in regulatory compliance and a track record of leadership in higher education.

The position emphasizes collaboration with senior leadership, finance, admissions, and academic departments to develop student-centered financial strategies,