Director, Financial Aid Programs and Administration

🇺🇸 Kent, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $86K - $90K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ September 3rd, 2026

Financial Aid Higher Ed Compliance

Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Director, Financial Aid Programs and Administration. The director leads and supervises the Student Financial Aid department's staff, sets departmental goals with the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, and ensures aid programs stay compliant with federal, state, and university policy. This role also oversees audits, program reviews, and financial aid communications across the university.

Highlights

Lead, coordinate, and supervise the Student Financial Aid department's administrative, professional, and support staff.
Partner with the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management on department goals, strategy, and annual aid packaging guidelines.
Support annual audits, program reviews, FISAP, and final reconciliation reporting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university financial aid policies and regulations.
Manage financial aid communications, including the department website and informational brochures.
Serve as liaison with other university offices to resolve procedural conflicts and keep aid awarding on schedule.
Master's degree plus six or more years of progressively responsible experience in student financial aid, including two years of supervisory experience.
Salary range $86,249 - $90,000.