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. Candidates must be available full time, and priority will be given to those who have flexibility for travel. Consultants must be able to fill interim Director level positions for a diverse group of schools, with direct knowledge of complex compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency and be well-versed in the administration of Financial Aid Programs
• 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
• Manage staff and office needs independently, and in a mostly remote capacity

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recent, Director-level management and leadership experience in a Financial Aid Office or Student Accounts/Bursar Office
• Strong skillsets in Banner, Colleague, PowerFAIDS, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, or other Student Information Systems, including Department of Education software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed