Executive Director, Financial Aid & Compliance (Higher Ed)

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 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.