Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

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Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid is a pivotal role in the Student Financial Services team at Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The position ensures compliant, student‑centered delivery of financial aid programs while supporting student success through counseling, outreach, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will shape initiatives, strengthen campus services, and help create a community where all members can learn, grow, and succeed.

• Manage financial aid operations & budgeting (COM): oversee awarding and disbursement of federal, state, institutional, and private aid; manage financial aid budgets, forecast expenditures, and optimize use of institutional funds.
• Provide student counseling and engagement: deliver financial aid advising, debt management guidance, and workshops to prospective, current, and graduating students.
• Ensure compliance: maintain adherence to financial aid regulations, manage Cost of Attendance (COA), and oversee Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and appeals.
• Lead and collaborate: supervise an Assistant Director, foster a high‑performing, student‑centered environment, and partner with campus departments to support efficient operations.
• Communicate & report: develop clear communications and produce internal and external reports on performance, compliance, and student outcomes.

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities.
• Wealth of knowledge of federal financial aid, which consists of a variety of complex federal regulations.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Experience with Banner and/or Workday is ideal.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.