Strategic Leader, Student Finance Operations

Covista; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and-dis能力

Disability insurance

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer

Job summary

Covista is seeking a Senior Director, Support Operations to provide strategic leadership for student experience initiatives, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across Covista's academic partners. You will drive enrollment, planning, process optimization, and technology enablement in collaboration with multiple institutions and regulatory teams.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive senior leadership experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to manage large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 10 years of senior-level leadership experience.
• 8 years of higher education or highly regulated operations experience.
• Ability to facilitate execution across multiple departments and institutions.
• Federal and State funding regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence: align operational strategies with institutional goals and improve service delivery.
• Regulatory Leadership & Compliance: ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and oversee audits.
• Partner & Stakeholder Engagement: act as executive liaison with academic institutions and governance bodies.
• Team & Financial Leadership: lead teams, drive accountability, and manage large budgets (> $5M) and billions in funding.
• Additional Responsibilities: perform other duties and comply with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Covista is seeking a Senior Director, Support Operations to provide strategic leadership for student experience initiatives, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across Covista's academic partners. You will drive enrollment, planning, process optimization, and technology enablement in collaboration with multiple institutions and regulatory teams.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive senior leadership experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to manage large