Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Financial Aid to lead and oversee Title IV financial aid functions and compliance operations within a higher education environment.

This Director of Financial Aid role includes responsibility for Title IV financial aid operations, compliance oversight, quality assurance (QA/QC), and audit readiness within a higher education environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial aid processes, including packaging, disbursements, loan processing, and R2T4, while ensuring compliance with Title IV regulations and federal financial aid requirements.

Why This Role Stands Out

Fully remote opportunity (U.S.-based)
High-impact Director-level leadership role
Ownership of both financial aid operations and compliance performance
Opportunity to lead QA/QC, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives
Cross-functional collaboration across Enrollment, Registrar, and Student Finance

What You’ll Do

Lead financial aid operations, including packaging, disbursements, loan processing, and R2T4
Oversee Title IV compliance, including QA/QC processes, file review, and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with federal financial aid regulations, internal controls, and Department of Education requirements
Support and lead Department of Education audits and program reviews
Monitor compliance performance, identify risks, and implement process improvements
Analyze data to identify error trends, compliance gaps, and operational opportunities
Manage and develop financial aid and compliance staff
Partner with Enrollment, Registrar, and Student Finance to improve process accuracy and efficiency
Support oversight of international student compliance and SEVIS-related processes

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in financial aid within a Title IV higher education environment
Strong experience with Title IV regulations, R2T4, loan processing, and compliance processes
Experience managing financial aid or compliance teams
Experience supporting Department of Education audits or program reviews
Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in for-profit or career education institutions
Experience with financial aid QA/QC or file review processes
Familiarity with SEVIS or international student compliance
Experience working with performance metrics and process improvement

Important

This role combines financial aid leadership and compliance oversight.

Candidates should have hands-on financial aid experience along with exposure to compliance, audit, or QA/QC functions.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position within the United States.

People with backgrounds in the following areas tend to be a strong fit

Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid Director, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid Manager, Financial Aid Compliance, Title IV, R2T4, Financial Aid QA, Financial Aid QC, DOE Audits, Financial Aid Operations, Student Finance, Higher Education Financial Aid

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is the range in campus student population size you have been employed at? As an example you have been part of campus sizes ranging from 1,000 to 20,000 students.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Management: 5 years (Preferred)
R2T4: 3 years (Preferred)
Campus Nexxus/Anthology: 5 years (Preferred)
FOR PROFIT INSTITUTION: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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