"Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Services"

Job Summary

This position is a professional level position reporting to the Director, Financial Aid Services and assists in the management of the Financial Aid Office. Primary responsibilities to include supervising team individuals who are responsible for student information and counseling elements of the financial aid process. Also, this position recommends institutional financial aid policies and procedures based on Federal & State regulations, disseminating financial aid information to student body. Instrumental in the planning, development and implementation of scholarship management software and coordinating and developing communication strategies through KU systems. Collaborates with other appropriate institutional departments to coordinate programs, services and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3 to 5 years minimum of direct leadership experience within financial aid.
• Supervisory experience within financial aid.
• Strong understanding of Title IV regulations.
• Strong understanding of state grant (PHEAA/AES) aid policies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Next Gen Web Solutions Scholarship Management System.
• Experience with the Department of Education systems, including but not limited to COD, NSLDS, and FSA Partner Connect.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Minimum Qualifications listed.

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on January 4, 2026.

The starting salary range for this position is $88,020.00 - $99,500.00.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.