Director of Financial Aid Centralization

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Director of Financial Aid Centralization. The role leads scholarship administration to improve efficiency and compliance as centralized scholarship processes are implemented university-wide. The Director collaborates with senior financial aid leaders to optimize financial aid management systems, lead technology initiatives, supervise office areas, and ensure effective communication with students and campus partners.

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Lead scholarship administration and process optimization across the university.
Collaborate with Executive and Deputy Directors of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Oversee optimization of financial aid management systems and new technology initiatives.
Supervise two operational areas within the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (OSFAS).
Develop and implement communication strategies for students, parents, and campus partners.
Ensure regulatory compliance and support policy development.
Required to have at least 6 years of related experience and a master's degree (MA).
Salary range: $72,405 - $119,496 per year.
Position is full-time, staff role, working Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Department: Academic Scholarships, University of Kentucky.

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Job Title	Director of Financial Aid Centralization
Requisition Number	RE54440
Working Title
Department Name	1B520:Academic Scholarships
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	49
Salary Range	$72,405-119,496/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, or pulling up objects up to 25lbs; sitting for longer periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effective communication.
Shift	Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary	Leveraging extensive experience in scholarship operations, process optimization, this position provides leadership in scholarship administration to maximize efficiency and resource utilization, while supporting policy development and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations as centralized scholarship administration is implemented across the entire university. This position will partner closely with the Executive Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and Deputy Director of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to drive operational excellence within the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (OSFAS). The Director will apply deep expertise in regulatory compliance, financial aid systems, and strategic planning to advance departmental goals, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and ensure seamless execution of projects that enhance student success. Key responsibilities include optimizing the financial aid management system, leading new technology initiatives, supervising two areas within the office and implementing effective communication strategies for students, parents, and campus partners. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The Director of Financial Aid – Scholarships & Process Development will possess the expertise in regulatory compliance, financial aid systems, and strategic planning to advance departmental goals, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and ensure seamless execution of projects that enhance student success.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/29/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Job Title	Director of Financial Aid Centralization
Requisition Number	RE54440
Working Title
Department Name	1B520:Academic Scholarships
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	49
Salary Range	$72,405-119,496/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, or pulling up objects up to 25lbs; sitting for longer periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effective communication.
Shift	Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary	Leveraging extensive experience in scholarship operations, process optimization, this position provides leadership in scholarship administration to maximize efficiency and resource utilization, while supporting policy development and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations as centralized scholarship administration is implemented across the entire university. This position will partner closely with the Executive Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and Deputy Director of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to drive operational excellence within the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (OSFAS). The Director will apply deep expertise in regulatory compliance, financial aid systems, and strategic planning to advance departmental goals, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and ensure seamless execution of projects that enhance student success. Key responsibilities include optimizing the financial aid management system, leading new technology initiatives, supervising two areas within the office and implementing effective communication strategies for students, parents, and campus partners. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The Director of Financial Aid – Scholarships & Process Development will possess the expertise in regulatory compliance, financial aid systems, and strategic planning to advance departmental goals, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and ensure seamless execution of projects that enhance student success.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/29/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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