Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships

SUNY Oneonta • Oneonta, NY • 2h ago

Job Description: At SUNY Oneonta, we are hiring for a Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, a key campus leader who will guide the University's financial aid strategy and operations. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Initiatives, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, managing staff, administering federal, state, and institutional aid programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding scholarship strategy, while overseeing daily operations, system integrity, policy development, and serving as the campus expert on financial aid and enrollment implications. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is a vital partner in SUNY Oneonta's strategic enrollment efforts, working collaboratively across campus to support recruitment, retention, and degree completion. The team administers a comprehensive range of aid programs and distributes more than $65 million annually to approximately 5,500 students. Services include need-based aid, merit scholarships, student employment, and loans, all supported by dedicated advisors who guide students through the financial aid process. The department also upholds essential policies, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, protects student rights, and contributes to initiatives that promote financial literacy and long-term student success. To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ andhttps://suny.oneonta.edu/about/university-offices/financial-aid-and-scholarships. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the University's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, including staff supervision, budgeting, and daily operations. Administering all institutional, federal, and state financial aid programs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and high-quality service delivery. Guiding campus-wide scholarship and grant-strategy development to support recruitment, retention, and student success goals. Supervising, training, and leading a high-performing financial aid team. Managing daily operations, including system upgrades, data integrity, and student information systems, ensuring effective workflow, professional development, and continuous improvement. Serving as the subject matter expert for campus stakeholders on financial aid policy, regulations, and strategic implications for enrollment. Overseeing all regulatory reporting requirements with accuracy and timeliness. Ensuring compliance with Title IV, New York State, SUNY, and institutional policies. Foster strong partnerships with Enrollment Services, Student Accounts, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and other campus units. Representing the Financial Aid Office at the administrative level and participate in strategic planning discussions. Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and long-range planning for the financial aid office to optimize aid delivery. Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of five years of supervisory or managerial experience in an assistant director, associate director, or director-level financial aid role at a Title IV-eligible U.S. institution. Demonstrated experience supervising and managing staff. Experience coordinating federal, state, and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs. Experience advising senior institutional leadership on financial aid strategy and its role in enrollment management and

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