Senior Financial Aid Consultant

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Financial Aid ServicesHigher Education
United StatesContractSenior
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Experience
10+ years
Required Skills
Risk ManagementProcess improvementData analytics

Requirements

  • 10+ years of financial aid experience with extensive knowledge of Title IV administration and regulatory compliance.
  • Director-level leadership experience or above, with responsibility for teams, operations, and institutional initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success leading operational improvement, organizational change, and strategic initiatives.
  • Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and audit preparedness.
  • Experience leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to improve performance and service delivery.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, compliance, and institutional outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to institutional leaders on financial aid operations, compliance, enrollment strategy, and student success initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for financial aid operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
  • Assess organizational capacity, workforce needs, and operational effectiveness to develop customized solutions.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service quality, and the student experience.
  • Guide institutions through audits, compliance reviews, technology implementations, and operational transitions.
  • Support institutional enrollment and retention goals through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop and mentor staff through coaching, leadership development, and succession planning.
  • Monitor performance metrics and key indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Title IV regulations, compliance requirements, and financial aid best practices.
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