Senior Director, Financial Aid

The Community Solution Education System

Overseeing centralized financial aid operations across The Community Solution Education System. Leading initiatives and ensuring compliance in financial aid functions with accountability for outcomes.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all centralized financial aid operations, including application processing, verification, awarding, advising, disbursement coordination, and student support
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant administration of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid across all institutions
Maintain accountability for service delivery, processing timelines, and the overall student financial aid experience
Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Director of Financial Aid
Lead systemwide financial aid initiatives, including regulatory implementation and process transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial aid administration
Demonstrated experience in leadership, oversight, or system-level coordination of financial aid functions
Experience managing regulatory compliance, audits, or program reviews
Experience in a multi-campus or system-based environment strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time-off
medical and dental insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
retirement plan with employer contribution
multiple flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial aid administrationapplication processingverificationawardingdisbursement coordinationregulatory complianceauditsprogram reviewsprocess transformationservice delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic directionoversightcoordinationstudent supportaccountabilitycommunicationproblem-solvingteam managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree