Director of Financial Aid
The Synergy Organization has been retained by an internationally respected, mission driven academic institution to recruit an experienced and dynamic leader as their Director of Financial Aid. This very competitive and highly respected higher education organization is consistently ranked nationally in the top 50 universities according to "U.S. News & World Report". Since its roots dating back to 1824, the university’s highly decorated faculty, including a Nobel Laureate, has produced some of the nation’s top innovators. The institution sponsors cutting edge research as evidenced through a partnership with IBM and New York State to create one of the world’s most powerful university-based supercomputing centers, and a top 25 supercomputing center of any kind in the world.

The Director of Financial Aid will have the opportunity to direct all aspects of the financial aid operations and ensure that students (5,500 undergraduates) receive maximum awards in a timely manner and that their distribution is in compliance with state and federal regulations. Working closely with the Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will package aid to optimize enrollment while controlling the institutional discount within approved guidelines. Five to seven years of related and progressively responsible Financial Aid experience and a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) are required. To achieve the goals of the Financial Aid Office, the Director will need to remain abreast of current trends and best practices in the industry.

The successful candidate will bring "Best Practices", a passion for Financial Aid, unparalleled customer service and the ability to think strategically while acting tactically. Strong leadership skills and a full understanding of state and federal regulations are critical in this position. This experienced professional will be a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, collegial environment with other passionate, positive, goal-oriented individuals.

This career opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and tremendous opportunities for career growth and professional development, relocation assistance and all the resources necessary to succeed.

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