Director of Financial Aid

Job Details:

Job Location:

Albertus Magnus College - NEW HAVEN, CT 06511, ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE

Department:
Financial Aid

Reports to:

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Employment status:
Full-Time

FLSA status:
Exempt

Founded in 1925, Albertus Magnus College has thrived through the dedication of individuals across academic and administrative roles, all committed to advancing the College’s mission and upholding the four pillars of the Dominican Tradition:
Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. Today, Albertus Magnus stands as a vibrant example of modern higher education.

The Director of Financial Aid provides strategic and student-centered leadership in the Office of Financial Aid. This key position provides oversight for all financial aid operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations while delivering high-quality service to students.

The Director is a critical member of the Enrollment Management leadership team.

The Director develops effective processes, supports a collaborative team environment, and promotes access to financial resources that help students achieve their educational goals. The Director reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the financial aid office operations
• Work closely with financial aid staff to establish goals and procedures to ensure compliance in all aspects of financial aid processing
• Prepare and maintain annual financial aid budgets, implement packaging and awarding policies consistent with meeting the College’s enrollment, discount rate and net tuition revenue goals
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the College’s PPA/ECAR with the Department of Education
• Coordinate the processing and completion of the FISAP, CT State Grant, IPEDS, NCAA reports, and all other external and College reporting requests
• Responsible for responding to all borrower defense cases
• Administer federal, state, and institutional aid in accordance with federal, state and institutional polices and compliance guidelines
• Ensure confidentiality and storage of student records according to federal, state and institutional guidelines
• Initiates and performs the annual setup/update of systems for financial aid processing
• Work collaboratively with other offices of the College including Traditional Undergraduate Admissions, Professional and Graduate Studies, Athletics, Enrollment Management Operations, Business Office, Academic Affairs and Finance offices
• Develops and manages communications with prospective and current students and their families
• Work with Finance Office on internal, state, and federal audits
• Develop, maintain and update financial aid consumer information for the College
• Manage awarding of all students
• Serve as liaison between the Financial Aid Office and the Athletic Department
• Counsel students and families on all aspects of financial aid and assist with overflow processing
• Serve at various campus events, financial aid presentations on and off campus, and serve on institutional committees as assigned
• Maintain proficient knowledge of all aspects of financial aid regulations and industry practices
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates Financial Aid staff
• Complete all R2 T4s
• Final review for all professional judgment appeals
• Review and make decisions regarding SAP appeals

• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and maintain a successful team
• Strong people skills

Bachelor’s Degree Required (Master’s Degree preferred)

• 5-7 years of…