Regional Director – Financial Aid

University of Arizona College of Education

Regional Director of Financial Aid overseeing financial aid operations at Arizona College of Nursing. Leading a team and developing strategies focused on student retention and experience.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Regional Director of Financial Aid is the driving force behind the daily operations of Financial Aid (FA)
Responsible for overseeing policy interpretation, procedures, and regulatory guidance while managing a team of Financial Aid Officers and support staff
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies and goals focused on student retention and experience
Lead impactful projects and identify opportunities for organizational improvement
Ensure transparency and partnership across departments in all initiatives, particularly with quality assurance
Partner with campus leadership and staff to ensure alignment on financial aid strategies
Identify, hire, and retain top talent
Ensure operational efficiency while providing mentorship, professional development, and coaching
Oversee initial approval for VA benefits for all assigned campus locations, timely certification of all VA benefits, and School Certifying Official (SCO) annual training
Analyze team data and metrics to facilitate changes that meet organizational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of Title IV aid administration experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Financial Aid, including at least 4 years leading a team of Financial Aid professionals
High degree of professionalism and discretion dealing with confidential information
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to drive execution of tasks and change within an organization
Ability to travel out-of-state up to 5 times per year
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefits
Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

Title IV aid administrationfinancial aid strategy developmentdata analysisregulatory guidanceoperational efficiencyproject managementteam leadershipmentorshipprofessional developmentcertification of VA benefits

Soft Skills

professionalismdiscretionverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational improvementcollaborationtalent retentioncoachingexecution of taskschange management