Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Financial Aid provides strategic leadership and
day-to-day administration of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports
enrollment and retention goals, and delivers exceptional service to students and families throughout the financial aid process. The Director
serves as the institution’s principal financial aid authority and works collaboratively across divisions to advance the mission of Morris
College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all aspects of the financial aid office,
  including
  staff supervision, budget oversight, and operational planning.
• Develop and implement financial aid packaging strategies
  aligned
  with enrollment and retention goals.
• Ensure full compliance with Title IV federal regulations, state aid programs, and
  institutional policies.
• Oversee administration of all aid programs including Pell Grant, Direct Loans, SEOG, Work-Study, SC Tuition
  Grants, and institutional scholarships.
• Manage the annual awarding process and maintain accurate student aid records within the
  Student Information System (SIS).
• Serve as the institution’s primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education, state agencies,
  and accrediting bodies.
• Prepare and submit all required federal and state reports, including FISAP and IPEDS.
• Collaborate
  with Admissions, Bursar, Registrar, and Academic Affairs to support student success and institutional goals.
• Counsel students and
  families on financial aid options, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and loan repayment obligations.
• Train and develop
  financial aid staff on regulatory updates, best practices, and customer service standards.
• Monitor financial aid budgets and report
  on aid utilization to senior leadership.
• Stay current on changes to federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and
  communicate updates across the division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s
  degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial aid experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory
  or leadership role.
• In-depth, demonstrated knowledge of Title IV federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with financial aid management systems (Banner, PowerFAIDS, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage
  competing priorities in a deadline-driven, student-centered environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and
  interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and student success.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience at an HBCU or small private liberal arts institution.
• Familiarity with South Carolina
  state aid programs and state agency relationships.
• Experience integrating financial aid strategy within a broader enrollment
  management model.
• Knowledge of default management strategies and federal loan counseling best practices.

Please
send cover letter, resume, transcripts and list of three references to alawson@morris.edu

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