Director of Financial Aid
FORTIS Colleges and Institutes · Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area · 2 days ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid Department.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and institutional requirements, including Title IV regulations.
- Oversee the accurate and timely awarding and processing of financial aid.
- Supervise, coach, and develop Financial Aid staff.
- Ensure students receive knowledgeable, responsive, and high-quality service.
- Partner with Admissions to support prospective students throughout the financial aid process.
- Collaborate with campus leadership and other departments to support enrollment, student success, and retention.
- Monitor department performance, processes, and internal controls.
- Provide training and guidance on financial aid policies, procedures, and systems.
- Utilize financial aid systems to support packaging, reporting, and compliance requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of progressive Financial Aid experience.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Strong Title IV knowledge and understanding of financial aid regulations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with CampusVue is a plus.
- Must not have any National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) restrictions.
Schedule
This is a full-time professional position reporting to the Campus President. Some evening and Saturday hours may be required based on campus and student needs.
Why Join Fortis?
Join a team that is committed to helping students achieve their educational and career goals. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, make a direct impact on students, and contribute to the success of a career-focused campus.