Executive Director Financial Aid

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding! The Executive Director of Financial Aid provides strategic leadership direction, and oversight for all aspects of student financial aid administration and compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs while supporting the institutional enrollment, retention, and student success objectives. The Executive Director of Financial Aid reports to the Executive Vice President and serves as a senior leader and Full Sail Ambassador within Financial Aid and collaborates closely with senior leadership, finance, admissions, student affairs, compliance, and academic departments to develop and implement student-centered financial strategies that support institutional growth. This position is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including title IV requirements while promoting service quality, fiscal responsibility and continuous operational influence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Institutional Impact Provide executive leadership for the overall financial aid strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, enrollment objectives, and student success initiatives. Serve as a senior advisor on matters related to student affordability, funding models, and financial access. Drive innovation and transformation within financial aid operations to improve the student experience and institutional effectiveness. Champion a culture of service excellence, integrity, and accountability across the organization. Regulatory Oversight & Compliance Ensure institutional compliance all applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations governing financial aid programs, including Title IV requirements. Provide executive oversight of policy development, risk management, and audit readiness. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impact and guiding institutional response strategies. Maintain a strong compliance framework that mitigates institutional risk while supporting student access. Operational Excellence & Organizational Leadership Oversee the performance, structure, and scalability of the financial aid organization to support current and future institutional needs. Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional growth. Establish performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery, accuracy, and timeliness. Ensure the effective integration of systems, processes, and technology to support efficient operations. Lead corrective action…