Director of Financial Aid Job at Gonzaga University (Spokane)

Director of Accounts

This role will be based in Norfolk, Virginia, and will involve overseeing the Ac...

Location

United States , Norfolk, Virginia

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
Must be well-versed in all Accounting Functions
Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Proven experience in Auditing
Must have a strong understanding of Billing Functions
Expertise in Student Financial Aid
Familiarity with Banner software

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement short and long-term goals, policies, and operating procedures for the department
Lead the Accounts, Third Party Billing, and Cashiering staff
Manage the programs administrated by the offices
Develop and implement new initiatives to improve student customer service experience
Ensure compliance with rules and regulations that govern federal state, and institutional financial aid programs, privacy of data, taxation, and collection practices
Collaborate with the Registrar and Financial Aid partner offices to develop strategies
Use Accounting Software Systems to maintain accurate records and process transactions
Handle all aspects of Accounting Functions including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
Conduct regular Auditing to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance
Manage Billing Functions related to student accounts and third party entities

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Campus Director, Financial Aid

Guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

98454.61 - 142710.62 USD / Year

American Career College

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10 years customer service
7 years financial aid experience
5 years financial aid focused leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University

Job Responsibility

Cultivating positive, supportive relationships within the Financial Aid team
Working closely with lending institutions, guarantee agencies, and regulatory entities
Engaging, motivating, and building an effective team
Reacting and adjusting quickly to change
Actively serving as a member of the campus management team
Overseeing the campus Student Account function
Monitoring enrollment and retention activities and goals

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
flexible spending accounts
401(k) match
paid time off
holidays
parental leave
tuition reimbursement
adoption assistance

Fulltime

College Counseling Director

The College Counseling Director (CCD) reports to the Executive Site Director and...

Location

United States

Salary:

79000.00 - 99000.00 USD / Year

College Track

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of experience as a full-time College Counselor supporting 12th graders through the application, financial aid, and matriculation processes in CA, CO, LA, MD and/or the District of Columbia
experience should be within the past 5 years
Minimum Bachelor’s degree with master’s degree preferred
Program area expertise: knowledge of financial aid and scholarships, including supporting students in applying for FAFSA and relevant state-specific financial aid applications
Program area expertise: knowledge in key college application processes like Common App or state-specific applications in CA, CO, LA, MD and/or the District of Columbia (e.g. University of California system, California State University system, University System of Maryland, etc.)
existing relationships with, or ability to develop relationships with, key admission and financial aid staff at colleges of interest, especially CT’s college partners
2+ years of experience in staff development, coaching, management, and training
Demonstrated success in analyzing scholar data, including transcripts, and developing targeted, data-driven interventions
Ability to identify and solve problems that may arise during the application, financial aid, and matriculation processes
Ability to give and receive upward, downward, and sideways feedback regularly

Job Responsibility

Lead goal setting process with site college counseling team to develop annual strategic plan for meeting matriculation goals and executing college counseling programming
Track and maintain scholar college application, financial aid, and matriculation data (college aspiration lists, admission decisions, FAFSA completion, matriculation steps, etc.) using Salesforce, standardized spreadsheets, and additional platforms
Meet high expectations for scholar college application, matriculation, and partnership goals and ensure FAFSA/alternate state-based financial aid completion as the ultimate content expert at the site
Develop a site-based college exposure strategy that follows College Track’s program requirements, centers College Track’s college partners and ensures scholars have visited four colleges in person by the end of 11th grade
Build relationships and collaboration with key stakeholders like College Track Partner college/university representatives, partner high school college counselors, partner high school leadership, etc.
Collaborate closely with the College Thrive team to understand college scholar trends in order to inform college counseling strategies in the College Going phase of the program and to ensure a strong transition for graduating high school seniors
Serve as the primary liaison between the central College Counseling Strategy team and the site
Manage the College Counselor + Advisors (CCA) at the site, completing weekly one-on-one check-ins to delegate responsibilities, ensure alignment and program fidelity, clarify questions and provide consistent feedback
Equip CCAs with caseload management tools and strategies to integrate use into their day-to-day workflow, ensuring tracking and data collection is happening in real-time and on-time to a high standard
Observe CCA leading individualized college counseling meetings, individualized and group family meetings, college clinics, Writing Institute sessions, and more to provide feedback with clear action steps to improve college counseling

What we offer

access to extensive benefits centered around three core areas of wellness: health care, work-life balance, and financial security
up to 23 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 23 paid office closures and holidays in your first year of employment

Fulltime

Federal financial aid administration and compliance

Financial Aid Services, Inc., has an exclusive opportunity available for an expe...

Location

United States , Salem

Salary:

Not provided

Financial Aid Services, Inc. & Genesis-SMSS, LLC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Financial aid officer, Director or Title IV processing experience
Minimum of 2 years of working in a role related to Federal Student Aid
Working knowledge of all Federal Title IV systems and reports
Application of various academic calendars (familiar with clock hours schools)
Technical efficiency in regards to Microsoft Office Products (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
Proficiency in any school management software or financial aid software a plus

Job Responsibility

Guide clients through the proper Packaging, Verification, PELL Grant and Direct Loan Process and USDE regulations
Review client school’s student files for eligibility
Oversee the accuracy of Return to Title IV calculations
Develop and maintain systems and processes for Title IV compliance
Support the mission and efforts of Financial Aid Services
Work collaboratively with our team of compliance specialists to support our client’s needs

Fulltime

Director of Accounting

The individual will be tasked with overseeing all financial and accounting activ...

Location

United States , Pittsburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role
Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems
Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in handling Accounting Functions
Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
Strong background in Auditing
Familiarity with Budget Processes
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
CPA or similar certification highly desirable
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong analytical and strategic planning skills

Job Responsibility

Oversee and manage all aspects of financial and accounting activities within the organization
Supervise the ongoing Accounting functions to ensure accurate and efficient operations
Prepare and review financial and operational reconciliations, ensuring all reports are accurate and timely
Develop and maintain formal accounting systems, ensuring all financial data is well-organized and accessible
Supervise the organization of accounting files, ensuring all financial documents are accurately filed and readily available when needed
Oversee the preparation of regular reports and reconciliations, including event settlement to ensure all financial transactions are accounted for
Prepare budget-related materials, providing detailed financial forecasts and budgets to aid in financial planning and decision-making
Utilize Accounting Software Systems to track and analyze financial data
Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and processed
Conduct regular Auditing of financial transactions and reports, ensuring all financial activities are compliant with financial regulations

What we offer

Solid base salary/bonus
Free parking
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

New

Counselor, Transition and Intervention

The Transition & Intervention Counselor is crucial in attracting talented studen...

Location

United States , Richmond

Salary:

Not provided

Eastern Kentucky University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education, or a related field
Minimum two years of experience in recruitment, student success coaching, counseling, crisis intervention, or academic support services
Experience working with at-risk student populations, retention initiatives, or case management preferred
Strong understanding of data-informed recruitment, student development, academic advising, and persistence strategies
Occasional travel and evening/weekend work may be required for recruitment and engagement events

Job Responsibility

Utilize Slate CRM to manage and track the recruitment process efficiently
Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities to enhance recruitment strategies
Utilize various digital platforms to connect with prospective students
Provides one-on-one counseling and coaching for students facing academic, financial, or personal difficulties
Develops individualized intervention plans to help students overcome obstacles and persist in their academic journey
Serves as the primary contact for students flagged through early alert systems
Assists students with navigating university policies, academic resources, and financial aid options
Travel to college fairs, recruitment events, high schools, etc.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, families, and high schools
Host engaging virtual and in-person events

Fulltime

Director, Default Management

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Financial Aid, in a multi-faceted, mul...

Location

United States , Irvine

Salary:

110256.35 - 159866.30 USD / Year

American Career College

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited University or College
Cannot be in default on a federal loan or owe repayment of a federal grant
Valid California Driver's License required
Five to seven years of default management or collections experience
Two years supervisory or managerial experience
Experience with MS Office, with expertise in MS Excel required
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

Job Responsibility

Performs all duties of Default Management Specialists
Provides daily oversight and supervision of Default Management Specialists and Default Management Supervisor
Prepares performance reviews, communicates goals, and provides appropriate feedback on performance
Assists with employee recruitment and hiring
Provides training on student loan borrowing, counseling, and repayment, and collections for new and existing Default Management Specialists and campus financial aid staff
Accesses reports from the National Student Loan Data System, private lenders, DOE servicers, and Borrower Connect to monitor borrowers in repayment and delinquencies
Reviews, analyzes and researches data and resolves errors appropriately
Maintains detailed records of borrowers and outreach efforts for both American Career College and West Coast University borrowers
Monitors performance of Default Management Specialists to ensure that outreach is appropriate, effective, and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations
Assigns, monitors and reviews time spent on callings, e-mails, internet social networking by staff

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
flexible spending accounts
401(k) match
paid time off
holidays
parental leave
tuition reimbursement
adoption assistance

Fulltime

New

Director of Student Accounts

The Student Accounts Team looking to hire a temporary resource to come in and as...

Location

United States , Pittsburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
Minimum of 7 years related experience
Technology literate including all Microsoft Products
The ideal candidate should convey a professional image and maintain positive, professional and excellent communication with students, parents, staff, faculty, and external customers
Is a highly motivated and skilled individual with excellent customer service skills showing strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
A demonstrated leader whose goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes associated with the student experience
Also, being equally able to work independently, being highly organized and showing great attention to detail
Demonstrated working knowledge and ability to operate a PC and understand/utilize basic software including Excel, Word and Power Point
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced, high intensity environment

Job Responsibility

Oversees the operation of student financial services, billings, receivables, collections, and cashiering
Supervises and leads the Student Accounts team with continual education and development
Responsible for the maintaining of all tuition and fees rates and the related student billings prior to the start of each semester
Monitors student accounts in credit balance and initiating refunds
Responsible for ensuring key system updates and website information changes are performed in a timely and accurate manner, including changes to the University’s billing and refund tables as well as content for the website
Ensures that Student Accounts complies with all Federal, State, and university regulations related to the privacy of student information
Assist students and answers inquiries (via in person, phone and e-mail) with an emphasis on quality customer service
Communicates and collaborate with the Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar, Residence Life and other departments around campus to enhance students overall financial and academic success, realizing that your contribution aids in student retention
Compile and complete journal entries when appropriate
Participate in annual Welcome Days and new student orientation for undergraduate, graduate and ESL programs to help explain billing, tuition and housing

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Director of Financial Aid

Gonzaga University

Location:
United States , Spokane

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Expiration:
February 13, 2026

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