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Financial Aid Director

Inside Higher Ed
Greenwood, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Director position at Inside Higher Ed?

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the management and administration of the student financial aid program for the college, ensuring all eligible students receive maximum state and federal financial aid packages, providing effective, efficient, and student friendly systems and services while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director will also serve as a leader within the institution providing information and data analysis of financial aid programs to the institutional officers on key strategic indicators leading to sustained enrollments and financial stability.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and related financial aid experience. Must have good analytical skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer a master's degree and two (2) years experience in student services programs. Prefer five (5) years of experience in Financial Aid using Banner Software.

Additional Comments

Please review Agency Specific Application procedures for our required application procedures that include attaching a letter of interest, a current resume, and copies of transcripts to the application.

We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.

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