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Villanova University

Assistant Director of Financial Assistance

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K - $64K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ April 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Assistant Director of Financial Assistance. This role provides counseling to current and prospective students and their parents, manages file review and awarding of financial aid, co-administers state grant programs, and serves as a liaison to the Center for Access, Success & Achievement while enhancing communications related to financial aid services.

Highlights
  • Manage file review, verification, and awarding of financial aid to undergraduate and some graduate students.
  • Administer all aspects of PA State Grant, PHEAA Special Programs, and state grant compliance.
  • Serve as primary financial aid counselor for customer service inquiries and problem resolution.
  • Liaise with the Center for Access, Success & Achievement (CASA) and develop financial literacy programs.
  • Review and provide updates for the Office of Financial Assistance website content semiannually.
  • Deliver financial aid presentations on- and off-campus to prospective and current students.
  • Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred; three years direct financial aid experience may substitute for degree.
  • Experience required with Federal Title IV aid regulations, PHEAA system, and familiarity with Banner/Ellucian preferred.
  • Salary range between $51,000 and $63,800 depending on qualifications and other factors.
  • Works within the Office of Financial Assistance, collaborating closely with the Associate Director of Financial Aid and university departments.