Job Summary:

Required Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience leading a team of financial aid professionals.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in financial aid administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs, regulations (Title IV), and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with financial aid management systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, or similar).
• Commitment to inclusive and best practices in financial aid practices, specifically evidence of working to lower barriers for low-income populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree
• Experience with financial aid modeling
• Experience in a public university setting.
• Experience working in the Commonwealth of Virginia and distributing state-specific aid programs.
• Familiarity with financial literacy initiatives and student debt management strategies.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills for student and family outreach.

Work Location: Radford

Posting Number: AP00492P

Position Number: FA0240

Department: Financial Aid-12104

Application Review Date: 03/11/2025

About Radford University

Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Radford University is committed to creating and supporting a highly productive, diverse and qualified workforce. As one of the largest employers in the region, Radford University seeks employees who support teaching, research and the public service mission of the university.

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