Senior Manager, Student Financial Aid Programs

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a Manager of Student Financial Aid to lead the FOSM team within the Student Financial Aid Office. The role supervises staff, manages aid programs from eligibility through disbursement, and coordinates with state agencies and campus partners to ensure accurate, timely awarding.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree plus four years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus four years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced qualifications
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating workflows is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional, student, and temporary staff and prioritize workloads.
• Manage scholarship and state aid programs from eligibility to disbursement and reconciliation.
• Coordinate state agency reporting, funds requests, and reconciliations with campus partners.
• Collaborate with athletics, academic units, and external partners on aid administration and compliance.
• Monitor and reconcile operating, scholarship, and grant accounts; review transactions and reporting.

Skills

Analytical Judgment

Accuracy & Accountability

Operational Leadership

Fiscal Stewardship

Service & Communication

Initiative & Adaptability

Collaboration

Confidentiality & Professional Jud g

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Workday Finance

Excel

Job description

University of Louisville seeks a Manager of Student Financial Aid to lead the FOSM team within the Student Financial Aid Office. The role supervises staff, manages aid programs from eligibility through disbursement, and coordinates with state agencies and campus partners to ensure accurate, timely awarding.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree plus four years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.