Miami University

Sr. Director, Financial Assistance - On-Site

Coral Gables, FL, USA · Director · Contract

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About the role

The Senior Director of Financial Assistance and Employment is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing financial aid programs for undergraduate students and managing university-wide student employment services for all student populations.
Acting as the second-in-command to the Assistant Vice President, this role ensures that both financial aid and student employment operations align with institutional goals, regulatory compliance, and a student-centered approach.
This position requires a high level of independence, overseeing decisions that may have large impact on the university and managing significant compliance risks across aid and employment programs.

Lead the strategic planning, policy development, and daily operations of undergraduate financial aid programs, ensuring timely, accurate, and effective financial support for students.
Collaborate with the Registrar's Office, Student Accounts, and Canes Central to ensure integrated student services that facilitate efficient aid processing and student employment.
Build partnerships to enhance overall student experience and service accessibility.
Actively manage compliance risks and provide leadership in regulatory adherence.
Develop and promote financial literacy initiatives and counseling programs to support students in making informed financial and employment-related decisions.
Analyze and report on financial aid and student employment data to assess program effectiveness, support budgeting, and guide strategic planning. Present insights to the AVP for informed decision-making.
Supervise the Director of Student Employment to support job development, placement, and student satisfaction across on- and off-campus employment opportunities.
Analyze and report on financial aid and student employment data to assess program effectiveness, support budgeting, and guide strategic planning.
Supervise, mentor, and support professional development for the undergraduate financial aid team and Director of Student Employment.

8+ years of experience in financial aid or student financial services, with demonstrated experience in managing student employment and undergraduate aid programs.
Proven knowledge of Title IV regulations, state aid compliance, institutional financial aid methodology, and federal work-study requirements.
NASFAA Professional Credentials relevant to undergraduate aid (e.g., Administrative Capability, Verification, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans) is required.

Experience with financial aid and student employment systems (e.g., PowerFaids, PeopleSoft) is preferred.

This listing is sourced directly from Miami University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.