Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

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Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), to join our Student Financial Services team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, student-focused environment and is passionate about contributing to work that makes a meaningful impact.

At Xavier, our mission is to educate the whole person—intellectually, morally, and spiritually—in the Jesuit tradition. The Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid plays a vital part in advancing this mission by ensuring compliant, student-centered delivery of financial aid programs while supporting student success through counseling, outreach, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape initiatives, strengthen campus services, and help create a community where all members can learn, grow, and succeed.

Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine is the first osteopathic medical school at a Jesuit Catholic University. To fulfill its mission, Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine will integrate Jesuit Catholic traditions and values with Osteopathic Principles and Practice; our mission is infused in all that we do. Xavier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Financial Aid Operations & Budgeting (COM): Oversee awarding and disbursement of federal, state, institutional, and private aid. Manage financial aid budgets, forecast expenditures, and optimize use of institutional funds.
• Provide Student Counseling and Engagement: Deliver financial aid advising, debt management guidance, and workshops to prospective, current and graduating students.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to financial aid regulations, manage Cost of Attendance (COA), and oversee Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and appeals.
• Lead and Collaborate: Supervise an Assistant Director, foster a high-performing, student centered environment, and partner with campus departments to support efficient operations.
• Communicate & Report: Develop clear communications and produce internal and external reports on performance, compliance and student outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities.
• Wealth of knowledge of federal financial aid, which consists of a variety of complex federal regulations.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Experience with Banner and/or Workday is ideal.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website. Resumes will be accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion.

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.