ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all aspects of the financial aid office, including staff supervision, budget oversight, and operational planning.
• Develop and implement financial aid packaging strategies aligned with enrollment and retention goals.
• Ensure full compliance with Title IV federal regulations, state aid programs, and institutional policies.
• Oversee administration of all aid programs including Pell Grant, Direct Loans, SEOG, Work-Study, SC Tuition Grants, and institutional scholarships.
• Manage the annual awarding process and maintain accurate student aid records within the Student Information System (SIS).
• Serve as the institution's primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education, state agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Prepare and submit all required federal and state reports, including FISAP and IPEDS.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Bursar, Registrar, and Academic Affairs to support student success and institutional goals.
• Counsel students and families on financial aid options, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and loan repayment obligations.
• Train and develop financial aid staff on regulatory updates, best practices, and customer service standards.
• Monitor financial aid budgets and report on aid utilization to senior leadership.
• Stay current on changes to federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and communicate updates across the division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial aid experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• In-depth, demonstrated knowledge of Title IV federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with financial aid management systems (Banner, PowerFAIDS, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven, student-centered environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and student success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at an HBCU or small private liberal arts institution.
• Familiarity with South Carolina state aid programs and state agency relationships.
• Experience integrating financial aid strategy within a broader enrollment management model.
• Knowledge of default management strategies and federal loan counseling best practices.

Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts and list of three references to alawson@morris.edu

Morris College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Posted 2026-05-30

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all aspects of the financial aid office, including staff supervision, budget oversight, and operational planning.
• Develop and implement financial aid packaging strategies aligned with enrollment and retention goals.
• Ensure full compliance with Title IV federal regulations, state aid programs, and institutional policies.
• Oversee administration of all aid programs including Pell Grant, Direct Loans, SEOG, Work-Study, SC Tuition Grants, and institutional scholarships.
• Manage the annual awarding process and maintain accurate student aid records within the Student Information System (SIS).
• Serve as the institution's primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education, state agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Prepare and submit all required federal and state reports, including FISAP and IPEDS.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Bursar, Registrar, and Academic Affairs to support student success and institutional goals.
• Counsel students and families on financial aid options, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and loan repayment obligations.
• Train and develop financial aid staff on regulatory updates, best practices, and customer service standards.
• Monitor financial aid budgets and report on aid utilization to senior leadership.
• Stay current on changes to federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and communicate updates across the division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial aid experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• In-depth, demonstrated knowledge of Title IV federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with financial aid management systems (Banner, PowerFAIDS, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven, student-centered environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and student success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at an HBCU or small private liberal arts institution.
• Familiarity with South Carolina state aid programs and state agency relationships.
• Experience integrating financial aid strategy within a broader enrollment management model.
• Knowledge of default management strategies and federal loan counseling best practices.

Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts and list of three references to alawson@morris.edu

Morris College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Posted 2026-05-30