Student Funding Strategist

Student Funding Strategist

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

The Student Funding Strategist plays a key role in advancing Alliant's mission to expand access to education by developing, managing, and optimizing student funding pathways. This position integrates scholarship administration with strategic funding development and graduate-focused financial guidance to support enrollment, retention, and student financial wellness. Working at the intersection of Financial Aid and Student Finance, the Strategist ensures effective stewardship of scholarship resources while proactively identifying new funding opportunities—including employer partnerships, external scholarships, and responsible financing options. This position will be the manager of the institutional loan program and provide support for application, disbursement, and repayment. The position provides tailored financial literacy and support to help graduate students make informed decisions about financing their education.

Salary Range: $70,304 - $74,000 annualized exempt position. Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scholarship Administration and Private Loan Support (0.5 FTE)
• Funding Development & Partnerships (0.25 FTE)
• Financial Literacy & Student Support (0.25 FTE)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3–5 years of experience in financial aid, student finance, scholarships, or graduate/professional education environments
• Strong understanding of financial aid principles and graduate student funding models preferred
• Experience with financial counseling and student support strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to student populations

Core Competencies:

• Student-centered and equity-minded approach to affordability and access
• Strategic thinking in funding development and resource optimization
• Strong collaboration across Financial Aid, Student Finance, Admissions, and Advancement
• Attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Relationship-building and presentation skills

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location: San Diego campus, Hybrid, can work remotely 2-3 days per week. Work Hours: Standard office hours - Full-time, occasional evening hours to deliver workshops/webinars. Travel: Occasional travel may be needed to support partnership and funding development.

Background Check Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information: Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Alliant University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Office of People & Culture (Human Resources) at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Company: Alliant University | Job ID: 289333