Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday. Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) We are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to join our Student Financial Services team. Xavier University is committed to educating 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. 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. Qualifications 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. Qualified or interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website. Benefits (full-time positions only) Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. Tax-advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account. Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents. Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr XU01 Xavier University