The University of Toledo seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid (AVP) to serve as its next chief financial aid administrator. Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, Tony Bourne, the AVP will play a central role in shaping and executing financial aid strategy in support of the University's enrollment, retention, and student success goals, while overseeing a complex portfolio exceeding $250 million in aid.

The AVP will provide strategic and operational oversight for financial aid, scholarships, enrollment operations, and Rocket Solution Central, ensuring effective service delivery across a large, fully in-person organization with varying levels of staff experience. A key priority will be strengthening communication, culture, and alignment across teams, while building leadership capacity and advancing succession planning in anticipation of upcoming retirements.

Financial aid strategy at Toledo is deeply tied to institutional mission and access. The AVP will be expected to leverage financial aid as a strategic enrollment tool, optimizing scholarship utilization, improving collaboration with the University Foundation, and ensuring alignment between aid awarding practices and institutional priorities.

Success in this role will require deep regulatory expertise and strong analytical judgment, particularly in interpreting complex federal, state, and institutional policies. The AVP also serves as the University's primary liaison to federal and state agencies, ensuring compliance while maintaining a student-centered, service-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will bring significant financial aid and enrollment management experience within a public or similarly complex institution, along with a track record of leading teams through change, improving processes, and driving strategic impact.

For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by July 31st, 2026.