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Old Dominion University

Executive Director of Student Financial Aid

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ March 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring an Executive Director of Student Financial Aid. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Office of Student Financial Aid, ensuring data accuracy, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and effective management of financial aid systems like Ellucian Banner. The Executive Director leads major initiatives, coordinates across university departments, and fosters a culture of learning to support student success and institutional goals.

Highlights

  • Lead financial aid and scholarship operations with significant decision-making authority supporting enrollment and retention.

  • Collaborate with senior enrollment leaders and campus partners to align financial aid with university strategies.

  • Manage compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.

  • Oversee the use and administration of the Ellucian Banner financial aid system.

  • Promote departmental culture focused on staff development, planning, and performance improvement.

  • Required: Master’s degree, 5+ years financial aid experience, 3+ years supervisory experience.

  • Strong knowledge of financial aid regulations and experience with non-standard academic calendars.

  • Advanced skills in budget systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and other productivity software.

  • Preferred: 7+ years financial aid experience, advanced knowledge of Ellucian Banner, relevant certifications (NASFAA, FAAC).

  • Responsible for ensuring positive student educational experiences while maintaining regulatory compliance.