Director-Level Consultants

About the role

The Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is actively seeking Financial Aid and Student Accounts Director level consultants. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of recent, Director-level management and leadership experience in a dynamic, fast-paced Financial Aid Office or Student Accounts/Bursar Office. Prior financial aid consulting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage responsibilities in both strategic and functional capacities
• Communicate complex compliance issues and other important issues to other departments in a college or University setting, including Executives
• Communicate with clients on a daily basis via phone, email, and video conferencing
• Provide oversight and support for the day-to-day operations of Financial Aid Programs
• Manage staff and office needs independently, and in a mostly remote capacity
• Fill interim Director level positions for a diverse group of schools
• Direct knowledge of complex compliance issues

Requirements

• Full-time availability
• Flexibility for travel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent, Director-level management and leadership experience in a Financial Aid Office or Student Accounts/Bursar Office
• Prior financial aid consulting experience is a plus, but not mandatory

Skills

• Strong skillsets in Banner, Colleague, PowerFAIDS, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, or other Student Information Systems, including Department of Education software

Benefits

Contracted assignments can be short or long-term and may include travel. Hours can vary by assignment.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours can vary by assignment.

Contact

Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.