Senior Director, Student Financial Aid

Department:

Enrollment Management

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106910

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree with six (6) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 12 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville seeks a collaborative and visionary leader to serve as its next Senior Director of the Student Financial Aid Office. Reporting to the Vice Provost of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success, the Senior Director of the Student Financial Aid Office is a member of the division’s senior leadership team. This role works collaboratively to shape and implement effective financial aid enrollment and retention strategies aligned with UofL’s goals of increasing student access, retention, and graduation while adhering to all federal and state regulations.

About the Role:

The Senior Director will provide strategic leadership and operational management to ensure the efficient, compliant, and effective administration of all financial aid programs and is responsible for:

• Leadership and management of operations and personnel,

• Establish a team environment built on collaboration, communication, transparency, and trust that fosters professional growth and development,

• Oversight of federal, state, and institutional aid budget of $350 Million,

• Manage funds in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations,

• Ensure accurate reporting and auditing practices,

• Cultivate a student-centered approach with a commitment to exceptional customer service to students and families.

What We’re Looking For:

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader focused on aligning their broad and contemporary expertise in state and federal financial aid programs with our institutional mission and the needs of our student population. They will be a collaborative, detail-orientated, and proactive professional with a demonstrated ability to lead a team in delivering outstanding service to students and university stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

At the University of Louisville, we are committed to empowering students to achieve their academic goals. UofL has approximately 16,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. The student population is composed of approximately 53% women and 47% men. Additionally, 27% of students identify as belonging to historically underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds. Approximately 75% of students are state residents of Kentucky, though the University draws students from all 50 states and 119 foreign countries. Nearly half of undergraduate students are PELL-Eligible and over one-third are first-generation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape financial aid awarding philosophy and services in order to foster accessibility and success for our diverse student population.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.