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:
Experience:
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
- R2T4: 3 years (Preferred)
- Campus Nexxus/Anthology: 5 years (Preferred)
- FOR PROFIT INSTITUTION: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
