Financial Aid Manager Jobs
Financial Aid Manager jobs are open across colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior director, with specializations in federal aid compliance, need-based packaging, and scholarship administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKeiser University
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type59% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Assistant Director, Financial Aid
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Community College of Baltimore County
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Catonsville, Maryland
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Financial Aid Counselor
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Westfield State University
Financial Aid Counselor
Westfield, Massachusetts
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Financial Aid Counselor
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Harcum College
Financial Aid Counselor
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
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Financial Aid Specialist II
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Connecticut State Community College
Financial Aid Specialist II
Middletown, Connecticut
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Financial Aid Advisor III
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Grayson College
Financial Aid Advisor III
Denison, Texas
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Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Community College of Baltimore County·Catonsville, Maryland
Job functions:
$79k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Salary
$78,839.00 - $130,309.00 Annually
Location
Catonsville, MD
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
2026-090
Division
Enrollment and Student Services
Opening Date
11/11/2026
Class Description
The purpose of this class is to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations on the Catonsville/Owings Mills campuses, manage the assigned staff and support campus related functions within the financial aid office. Coordinate and support financial aid outreach events and activities both on and off campus.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, education or public administration or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum five (5) years’ of fulltime experience working in Higher Education, related to financial aid preferred. Must possess excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Advanced knowledge of Banner or related student information databases required.
For best consideration please apply by November 29, 2026.
Class Specific Essential Duties
- Provide leadership and supervision of assigned College division or function.
- Develop and implement goals and objectives in coordination with senior management.
- Implement strategies related to operation and services.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures to ensure consistency.
- Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff, as required.
- Prepare, analyze and provide reports on miscellaneous subjects, as requested.
- Serve as liaison between College departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.
- Manage operating budget for assigned division or function, as required.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
Position Specific Essential Duties
- Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and evaluating the financial aid process on prospective campus.
- Review and assist with special consideration and professional judgement appeals, requiring professional consideration.
- Oversee the verification process to ensure in accordance with Title IV regulations.
- Provide oversight of the Return of Funds (R2T4) process.
- Conducts needs analysis, evaluates special or unusual circumstances using professional judgment, and builds or adjusts student financial aid packages.
- Participate with the Financial Aid Leadership Team to develop and enhance policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports and interpret financial aid data in accordance with Federal, State and institutional reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate Financial Aid presentations and workshops for various community and campus groups; especially supporting Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.Work and Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
For Your Convenience
- CIGNA
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
- Kaiser
- For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
- Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
- NVA
- Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
- Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
- Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
- Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum
- Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
- Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
- Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
- Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
- Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.Work and Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
For Your Convenience
- ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
- Check cashing with appropriate ID
- Free Parking
- Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library
Community College of Baltimore County
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Catonsville, Maryland
New 13h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$79k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
Job Description
Salary
$78,839.00 - $130,309.00 Annually
Location
Catonsville, MD
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
2026-090
Division
Enrollment and Student Services
Opening Date
11/11/2026
Class Description
The purpose of this class is to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations on the Catonsville/Owings Mills campuses, manage the assigned staff and support campus related functions within the financial aid office. Coordinate and support financial aid outreach events and activities both on and off campus.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, education or public administration or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum five (5) years’ of fulltime experience working in Higher Education, related to financial aid preferred. Must possess excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Advanced knowledge of Banner or related student information databases required.
For best consideration please apply by November 29, 2026.
Class Specific Essential Duties
- Provide leadership and supervision of assigned College division or function.
- Develop and implement goals and objectives in coordination with senior management.
- Implement strategies related to operation and services.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures to ensure consistency.
- Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff, as required.
- Prepare, analyze and provide reports on miscellaneous subjects, as requested.
- Serve as liaison between College departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.
- Manage operating budget for assigned division or function, as required.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
Position Specific Essential Duties
- Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and evaluating the financial aid process on prospective campus.
- Review and assist with special consideration and professional judgement appeals, requiring professional consideration.
- Oversee the verification process to ensure in accordance with Title IV regulations.
- Provide oversight of the Return of Funds (R2T4) process.
- Conducts needs analysis, evaluates special or unusual circumstances using professional judgment, and builds or adjusts student financial aid packages.
- Participate with the Financial Aid Leadership Team to develop and enhance policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports and interpret financial aid data in accordance with Federal, State and institutional reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate Financial Aid presentations and workshops for various community and campus groups; especially supporting Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.Work and Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
For Your Convenience
- CIGNA
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
- Kaiser
- For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
- Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
- NVA
- Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
- Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
- Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
- Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum
- Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
- Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
- Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
- Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
- Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.Work and Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
For Your Convenience
- ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
- Check cashing with appropriate ID
- Free Parking
- Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library
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Who's Hiring
- Keiser University11
- Unitek Learning7
- City University of New York7
- State of Georgia5
- Ivy Tech Community College5
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- Education44
- Technology & Software1
- Government & Public Sector1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial aid manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, education administration, business, or a related field
- Experience administering Title IV federal student aid programs and compliance
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PowerFAIDS, or Ellucian
- Knowledge of FAFSA verification, satisfactory academic progress, and return of Title IV funds
- Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible financial aid experience
- Strong communication skills for counseling students and families on aid packaging decisions
Tips for Your Financial Aid Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to federal aid systems
Hiring managers scan for specific platform experience, so name every system you know, whether that is Banner, PowerFAIDS, COD, or EDE. Generic phrases like 'financial aid software' will not get you past an applicant tracking system screening.
Highlight your Title IV compliance knowledge
Most postings require demonstrated knowledge of Title IV regulations, verification processes, and satisfactory academic progress policies. Spell these out explicitly in a dedicated skills section rather than burying them inside a job description bullet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial aid manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Target postings by institution Carnegie Classification
Community colleges, R1 research universities, and small liberal arts schools each run aid offices with different priorities. Filter your search by institution type so your cover letter can speak directly to that school's aid volume and student population.
Prepare a compliance scenario for every interview
Interviewers at higher ed institutions almost always present a regulatory or audit scenario, like an overpayment situation or a conflicting verification document. Walk in with a ready example of a time you resolved a compliance issue under a deadline.
Negotiate start date around the award cycle
Financial aid offices are busiest from January through April during FAFSA processing season. If you receive an offer in spring, you can negotiate a later start date, since most directors expect new hires to ramp up before the next cycle begins.
Financial Aid Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial aid managers?
Keiser University, Unitek Learning, and City University of New York are hiring the most financial aid managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across community colleges, four-year universities, and for-profit education organizations.
How many financial aid manager jobs are remote?
About 41% of financial aid manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles more common at for-profit institutions and organizations that run centralized aid processing operations. Campus-based roles at traditional colleges are more likely to require in-person work during peak enrollment and FAFSA processing periods.
How do you become a financial aid manager?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business, finance, education, or a related field, then take an entry-level financial aid counselor or coordinator role to build hands-on experience with FAFSA processing, federal aid regulations, and student information systems. Progress into a senior counselor or assistant director role to develop supervisory experience, since most manager postings require both regulatory expertise and the ability to lead a team.
Can you get a financial aid manager job with limited experience?
You can move into a financial aid manager role faster than you might expect if you already have strong knowledge of Title IV regulations, verification procedures, and return of funds policies from adjacent roles such as registrar, enrollment services, or bursar work. Smaller institutions, community colleges, and for-profit schools are more open to candidates stepping up from coordinator roles, especially if you can demonstrate familiarity with the aid systems they use.
What does the financial aid manager interview process look like?
Most financial aid manager interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR covering your background and regulatory knowledge. A second round often involves a panel with the financial aid director and colleagues, where you should expect scenario-based questions about audit responses, overpayment resolution, and policy interpretation. Some institutions add a written exercise or a presentation on a process improvement topic.
Where can I find and apply to financial aid manager jobs?
You can find and apply to financial aid manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and other organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without having to visit multiple sites or sort through unrelated postings.
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