Director of Financial Aid

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date05/08/2026

Closing date

Open Until FilledYes

Position Number0017700

Position TitleDirector of Financial Aid

Hiring Range Minimum$150,000

Hiring Range Maximum$187,400

Union TypeNot a Union Position

SEIU LevelNot an SEIU Position

FLSA StatusExempt

Employment CategoryRegular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year12

Scheduled Hours per Week37.5

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?Hybrid

Is this a term position?No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?No

Position Purpose

The Director of Financial Aid leads all aspects of daytoday operations, office management, and information systems for the Office of Financial Aid including oversight of federal financial aid programs, special projects and collaboration with other College offices to enhance efficiency and integrate new technologies. Advises the executive director of financial aid on policy development, implementation, technology and staffing issues. Serves as a senior member of the Division management team.

Description

Required Qualifications Education and Yrs ExpBachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Eight years of progressively responsible experience in financial aid administration at a selective college.

Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations, institutional need analysis, financial aid policy, processes and procedures.

Proven experience with electronic financial aid systems (BANNER).

Significant supervisory and team leadership experience.

Strong communication and writing skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a teambased organizational structure.

Flexibility and ability to adjust priorities quickly in a fastpaced multidimensional environment.

Project management experience with the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research.

Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or other advanced degree.

Department Contact for Recruitment InquiriesRoxana Woudstra

Department Contact Phone Numberrwoudstrawittkieffer

Department Contact for Cover Letter and TitleGordon Koff

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?Not an essential function