Strategic Director, Financial Aid & Compliance

Chowan University

Murfreesboro (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Chowan University seeks a Director of Financial Aid to provide leadership and oversight for all financial aid operations, ensuring compliant administration of federal, state, institutional, athletic, and donor-funded aid. The director will monitor cohort default rates and support required reporting.

Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs, this role guides awarding strategies, supervises staff, and collaborates with enrollment, finance, and academics to maximize access and student

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
5–7 years of financial aid experience in higher education.
Experience with Title IV regulations and audits preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial aid programs including Title IV, state, institutional, athletic, and donor funds.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations including R2T4, SAP, and verification.
Develop and manage financial aid awarding strategies.
Oversee daily financial aid operations and system reporting (COD, NSLDS).
Prepare for audits and ensure regulatory reporting compliance.
Monitor cohort default rate and lead default management task force.
Supervise financial aid staff and ensure strong customer service.

Skills

Title IV regulations

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

Multitasking

PowerFAIDS

Jenzabar

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PowerFAIDS

Jenzabar

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs, this role guides awarding strategies, supervises staff, and collaborates with enrollment, finance, and academics to maximize access and student

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