Executive Director, Financial Aid & Compliance

Full Sail University; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Sail University is seeking an Executive Director of Financial Aid to provide strategic leadership and oversee federal, state, and private financial aid programs. You will partner with senior leadership to align aid strategies with enrollment goals and student success initiatives, ensuring compliance and responsible stewardship of resources.

This role requires deep regulatory expertise and a proven track record in higher education leadership.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and private financial aid programs.
• Proven leadership in higher education administration.
• Strong regulatory compliance expertise.
• Ability to partner across senior leadership and departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for financial aid programs.
• Oversee compliance and governance of aid portfolios.
• Collaborate with finance, admissions, and academics to align aid strategies.
• Support enrollment and student success initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Higher education

Financial aid strategy

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,