Associate Vice Chancellor – Student Financial Services

University of Arkansas System

Remote Associate Vice Chancellor overseeing Student Financial Services at UA Grantham. Responsible for compliance, student funding, team management, and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

student fundingfinancial aid programsTitle IV regulationsStudent Information System (SIS) configurationcrossover awardingrefund issuesdata entrydata retrievaldata reconciliationperformance metrics

Soft Skills

supervisory experienceteam managementtraining staffcommunication skillsrelationship managementcollaborationfeedback seekingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suiteelectronic data systemsstudent accounts receivable systemscompliance audit toolsremote management toolsfinancial management softwaredata analysis toolsreporting toolsbudgeting softwareSIS platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree

Industry Keywords

student financial servicesfederal student aidaccrediting agency regulationspublic institution operationsborrower based systemsstudent enrollmentVeterans Administration eligibilityDepartment of Defense eligibilityethical funding practicesinstitutional policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and oversee Student Financial Services protocols within the university
Ensure the expeditious processing of student funding for UA Grantham students in a legally compliant and ethical manner
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the student accounts receivable portfolio
Monitor & maintain electronic data entry, retrieval & reconciliations
Define team priorities, deliverables, timelines, and performance standards
Ensure direct reports have well-defined responsibilities, documented procedures, and required resources
Manage performance using metrics, clear expectations, and standardized policy application
Provide training, tools, and clear processes while monitoring progress and adjusting resources as needed
Oversee the administration of all student funding programs, including compliance audits/reviews
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations, as well as institutional policies pertaining to student enrollment, Federal Student Aid, Veterans Administration and Department of Defense eligibility
Coordinate with the Controller to ensure proper disbursements and reconciliation of funds to students
Collaborate effectively with other members of the university
Maintain relationships and interact with outside agencies
Continuously update skills and knowledge through required training
Seek feedback and opportunities for growth to enhance expertise and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of supervisory experience in student funding-related area required
Experience managing one or more Financial Aid programs within a four-year institution preferred
Experience managing a team in a remote environment preferred
Thorough knowledge of Title IV regulations required
Experience with Student Information System (SIS) configuration is preferred
Experience with public institution operations is preferred
Experience with borrower based (vs. term based) systems is preferred
Experience with refund issues
Hands-on knowledge of crossover awarding
Ability to interact with all levels of individuals involved in student funding process
Ability to train staff
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, required
Research skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

university contributions to health insurance
university contributions to dental insurance
university contributions to life insurance
university contributions to disability insurance
tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
immediate leave accrual
choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 - 10% of employee salary