Director of Financial Aid

Howard University is seeking an innovative and collaborative Executive Director of Financial Aid to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Financial Aid. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the successful administration of all institutional, federal, state, local, and private financial aid and scholarship programs.

The Executive Director plays a key role in supporting the University's enrollment, retention, and net tuition revenue goals through the development and implementation of effective financial aid strategies. As a member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team, the Executive Director collaborates closely with other units within Enrollment Management and Student Success, colleges / schools and academic departments, Development and Alumni Relations, and other administrative and student services units.

Responsibilities

• Serve as University’s Chief Financial Aid Administrator for Title IV, Title VII, and Institutional Aid.
• Monitor and analyze federal Title IV, Title VII and Title IX, NCAA, state, institutional and other applicable regulations to guide and coordinate necessary financial aid policy, system and procedural changes for the Office of Financial Aid and the University in general.
• Collaborate with the Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop annual financial aid budgets, policies, and procedures that support enrollment and strategic plan objectives.
• Responsible for leveraging the University’s institutional aid programs to support enrollment, net tuition revenue, and comply with budgetary needs of the University.
• Serve as key administrator within Enrollment Management. Collaborate with other Enrollment Management units to create streamlined student enrollment experience.
• Work with University leadership on all issues concerning Financial Aid.

Requirements

Work Environment

In person, on Howard University main campus, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, weekends, and evenings as necessary

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