Director of Financial Aid

Director of Federal Aid – Utah State University

The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management supports student success through innovative enrollment strategies and financial aid programs. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to Title IV aid administration.
• Oversee Federal Work‑Study policies and default management procedures to reduce university cohort default rates.
• Maintain accurate and timely completion of federal reporting, data submissions, and operational calendars.
• Lead the recruitment, training, development, supervision, and evaluation of the Federal Aid Administration team.
• Represent the institution in Department of Education inquiries and required reporting.
• Serve on institutional, state, and national committees as time and resources allow.
• Oversee budget and account management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, preferably with Utah State University.
• Master’s degree.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience at a higher education institution of similar scope and size to Utah State University.
• Experience with state financial aid compliance audits, budget management, or financial aid reporting.
• Supervisor/managerial leadership experience.
• Experience developing and analyzing data.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with Office 365, Banner, Campus Logic (Student Forms, Campus Communicator, Scholarship Universe), ServiceNow, FSA Partner, NSLDS, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with USU policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Federal and/or State aid regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, including oral and written.

Required Documents

• Resume (PDF recommended) – upload to the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Cover Letter – type or paste at the end of your application.