Director of Financial Assistance

Date Posted: July 17, 2026

Job Title: Director of Financial Assistance

GENERAL SUMMARY: Member of the Enrollment Management leadership team responsible for the effective administration of all financial aid programs and policies for CMU students.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and manage student financial aid operations and programs
• Maintain institutional compliance for Title IV programs
• Assure proper counsel and advice to students and their families about financial aid opportunities
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of information on the financial aid web page
• Ensure CMU programs and operations are administered in compliance with federal, state and institutional guidelines
• Hire, train, and supervise student financial assistance staff
• Keep abreast of financial aid trends, technologies and best practices
• Work collaboratively with appropriate University personnel to review financial processes and improvements to gain efficiencies and maximize service to students
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree-Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree-Required; Accounting degree preferred
• Supervisor experience – Preferred
• 3-5 years of financial aid or higher education administrative experience – Preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Prison Education Programs – Preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of accounting principles and methods, data processing systems and computer software.

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES: Typical office setting. Occasional weekend or evenings for special student events.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Click below to apply and contact our Human Resource’s department if you have further questions or concerns HR@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6899.

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CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.