Title: Associate Director, Financial Aid Reporting

Application Review Date: October 6, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Associate Director of Financial Aid Reporting plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape for our institution. This dynamic position oversees the meticulous preparation, submission, and analysis of vital financial aid data and reports, ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulations.

As a key leader in managing the institution's participation in various financial aid programs, the ideal candidate will bring exceptional technical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a talent for interpreting complex regulatory frameworks. The perfect fit for this role will have a solid background in federal financial aid reporting tools, a deep understanding of federal Title IV programs, and familiarity with state grant programs and financial aid compliance standards. Proficiency in financial aid software and the Microsoft Office Suite is not just necessary but essential for success.

Eligible for Hybrid Work Schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with federal financial aid reporting tools (e.g. COD, NSLDS, FSA, etc.).

• Familiarity with federal Title IV programs, state grant programs, and financial aid compliance standards.

• Proficiency in financial aid software (e.g. PeopleSoft, Banner, Ellucian, Cognos) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate reports.

• Demonstrated understanding of state and federal financial aid reporting, including the FAFSA, FISAP, and IPEDS reporting.

• Experience working in a high-paced customer service environment.

• Master's degree or equivalent education and work experience at a level equivalent to a Master's degree. Demonstrated relevant experience in Financial Aid or related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to generate reports utilizing report writing tools.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:  No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, some nights and weekends

Employee Classification: 01221

Department: RUC-Financial Aid

Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience up to $74,000

Department Contact Name: Gina Stike

Department Contact Phone: 5408315585

Department Contact Email: gstike@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.