The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Financial Aid to oversee the unique needs of the Office of Financial Aid and the Student Accounts and Billing Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for staying abreast of federal and state program and compliance initiatives, managing HR components, and advancing the strategic plans of the offices. This role requires a leader who can cultivate an environment of open dialogue, foster collaboration, and ensure the offices are in continuous improvement mode. The Executive Director will also be tasked with directing the development of training materials, communicating compliance needs to university leadership, and managing all facets of financial aid and student accounts, including compliance, file review, and awarding processes. Applicants for the Executive Director position must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years' of progressively responsible financial aid experience, with extensive experience in PeopleSoft Financial Aid and Enrollment modules. The role demands a candidate who can identify and implement necessary changes due to regulatory updates, oversee information security activities, and direct the offices in managing federal, state, and institutional funds and programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT risk assessments, and training, and be adept at managing all aspects of the student accounts and billing office, including the collection and reporting of tuition and fee revenue. The Executive Director will also be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are maintained and updated in a timely manner and for overseeing the annual generation of IRS Form 1098-T.

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Emory University