Director of Student Finance

University of Arizona- SIROW (Southwest Institute for Research on Women)

. Oversee the entire student funding lifecycle from initial funding determination and packaging through administration, graduation or withdrawal, and repayment .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of student funding operations, including Title IV administration and VA benefits, while effectively leading and managing the Student Finance department to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Proven ability to analyze data, implement process improvements, and foster collaboration across departments.

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Title IV AdministrationStudent Financial Aid OperationsLeadership and Supervisory ExperienceStudent Information Systems ProficiencyOperational Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Student Funding OperationsTitle IV ComplianceFAFSA ProcessingData Reporting ToolsR2T4 CalculationsFinancial Aid OperationsVA Education BenefitsDoD Tuition AssistanceInternal ControlsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipMultitasking AbilitiesRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Student Information SystemsFinancial Aid SystemsData Processing Systems

Industry Keywords

Higher Education OperationsRegulatory ComplianceOperational ReportingFunding Lifecycle ManagementScholarships and Employer Reimbursement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the entire student funding lifecycle from initial funding determination and packaging through administration, graduation or withdrawal, and repayment
Lead the Student Finance department and ensure students are properly serviced throughout their funding lifecycle
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant administration of Title IV, VA education benefits, DoD Tuition Assistance, employer assistance, self-pay, and other funding sources
Oversee student-facing funding and packaging functions and back-office Student Finance processing and operations
Develop and maintain Student Finance procedures, SOPs, training materials, and operational controls
Partner with the Director of Funding Compliance on institutional policy and regulatory interpretation
Maintain alignment with federal, state, accreditor, VA, DoD, and institutional funding requirements
Oversee data exchanges and processing between the SIS and federal, military, and other funding systems
Serve as escalation point for complex student funding, operational, and cross-functional issues
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and manage employees, including hiring, disciplinary action, annual reviews, and termination
Oversee operational reporting, data quality, processing timelines, service levels, workload, staffing needs, and performance measures
Oversee R2T4 determinations, calculations, post-withdrawal disbursements, and required returns
Oversee credit balance stipends and refunds with Student Accounts
Ensure compliant batching of Title IV funding and posting to student ledger cards
Ensure timely, accurate, clear, and compliant student funding communications and counseling
Identify process gaps and inefficiencies and implement corrections
Participate in institutional committees and leadership meetings
Provide operational insight and recommendations to institutional leadership
Oversee FAFSA/ISIR processing, verification, C-code resolution, conflicting information, professional judgment, file completion, packaging, and repackaging
Oversee funding adjustments, over awards, COD processing, reconciliation, and other post-packaging operations
Maintain relationships with third-party vendors and consultants and assist with contract renewals and terminations
Serve as primary Student Finance operational contact for audits, program reviews, VA compliance surveys, TA audits, and regulatory examinations
Provide input on changing funding requirements and new program offerings
Partner with Compliance and Quality Assurance on errors, trends, findings, and corrective actions
Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, education, administration, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in student financial aid, student finance, or related higher education operations
Significant leadership and supervisory responsibilities
Demonstrated experience overseeing Title IV financial aid operations
Strong knowledge of student funding operations, Title IV administration, VA and TA benefits, scholarships, employer reimbursement, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements
Proficiency with student information systems, financial aid and federal funding systems, and data/reporting tools
Ability to analyze operational data and identify risks and process gaps
Knowledge of online, modular delivery models is a plus
Proven leadership skills with a player-coach mentality and ability to inspire, motivate, train, and develop teams
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across departments
Highly organized, results-oriented self-starter with strong multitasking skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement sustainable process improvements
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation
Award winning culture
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive benefits package with 100% company-paid medical option for employee
401(k) with generous company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Company-paid Life insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer time off!)
14 Paid holidays
Referral program
Education Tuition Benefit program
Career development opportunities with a growing company
A team dedicated to your success