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Senior Financial Aid Consultant (Director/Executive Director/AVP Level)

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-27

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  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Title IV regulations, compliance requirements, and financial aid best practices.

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  • 10+ years of financial aid experience with extensive knowledge of Title IV administration and regulatory compliance.
  • Director-level leadership experience or above, with responsibility for teams, operations, and institutional initiatives.
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  • Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and audit preparedness.
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  • Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
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