Hampden-Sydney College, founded in 1775, is seeking a collaborative, experienced, and student-centered Director of Financial Aid to help lead our enrollment efforts in this exciting next chapter. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will provide strategic leadership, planning and management of all financial aid operations. The Director will play a vital role shaping the strategic direction of enrollment efforts, oversee daily operations (which include on-campus and regional recruiters), and foster collaboration across campus. This dynamic and experienced individual will partner with the Vice President of Enrollment and provide leadership to ensure the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of a talented student body.
Duties:
Collaborates with senior leadership to define the organizations long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through a comprehensive financial aid strategy aligned with the institution’s goals, values, and student enrollment targets.
In conjunction with the Admissions, Business, and Academic Dean’s Offices, the Director will research, develop, and implement the College aid policy. Researches, develops, and implements the College aid policy.
Provides guidance and leadership to the financial aid team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to College constituencies. Oversee the daily operation of the Financial Aid Office, including hiring, training, and supervising all financial aid staff.
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws surrounding financial aid. Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in the field of financial aid. Oversees the process of financial aid reconciliation for the College, federal, and state program funds and student accounts.
Coordinates aid from federal, state, and College programs, reviewing the institutional and federal analyses of student financial aid applications. Supervises required federal verifications, including all requests for documentation. Maintains the financial aid database of student records, funds, documents, letters, and institutional policies pertaining to financial aid.
Collaborate with enrollment management, admissions, and academic departments to ensure a seamless and student-centric experience throughout the financial aid process. Represent the institution at external events, conferences, and meetings to stay informed about industry trends and best practices. Effectively interprets financial aid policies and decisions to all constituencies of the College.
Drafts and implements the financial aid departmental budget, as well as, with prescribed parameters, the College’s student financial aid budget. Utilizes data analytics to monitor financial aid trends, assess program effectiveness, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.
Performs other duties as assigned.
