Remote Director of Student Financial Services Jobs
Remote Director of Student Financial Services jobs are in active demand across higher education institutions, edtech platforms, and nonprofit organizations running distributed administrative teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Follett Corporation, University Enterprises, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
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Who's Hiring
- Follett Corporation15
- University Enterprises14
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory12
- Associated Students4A
- Emory University3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of student financial services jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in higher education or related field preferred
- Five or more years of progressively responsible financial aid administration experience
- Deep working knowledge of Title IV federal student aid regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
- NASFAA credentials or demonstrated commitment to continuing financial aid education
- Strong supervisory background managing full-time professional and support staff
Tips for Your Remote Director of Student Financial Services Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of student financial services openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search current listings by role and apply directly to the ones that match your background before positions close.
Show async leadership in your application
Remote hiring teams want proof you can direct financial aid staff without daily in-person contact. Reference specific instances where you led compliance decisions, managed disbursement cycles, or resolved audit findings entirely through written and video communication.
Highlight Title IV proficiency upfront
Remote employers screening director candidates look hard at federal aid compliance experience. Name the student information systems you've administered, the regulatory audits you've led, and the aid volumes you've managed in the first third of your resume.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote director interviews often test how you'd handle a compliance issue or staff conflict without walking down the hall. Practice explaining your decision-making process clearly over video and have concrete examples of resolving complex financial aid situations across distributed teams.
Remote Director of Student Financial Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of student financial services job?
Remote director of student financial services roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong async communication, independent judgment on compliance decisions, and the ability to manage financial aid staff across time zones without in-person oversight. Hiring teams screen for experience with federal Title IV regulations, proficiency in student information systems, and a clear history of leading dispersed teams. Documenting past results in writing and showing comfort with video-based team management gives candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire remote director of student financial servicess?
Employers currently hiring remote director of student financial servicess include Follett Corporation, University Enterprises, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate in online universities, edtech companies, and multi-campus nonprofit institutions that run financial aid operations across distributed administrative teams.
Can you get a remote director of student financial services job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into director-level financial services roles is harder because you're expected to self-direct compliance decisions and lead staff from day one without on-site support. Online institutions and smaller edtech organizations are most likely to offer remote roles at a junior-director level. Candidates can close experience gaps by showing measurable results from financial aid coordinator or assistant director roles, strong knowledge of federal aid regulations, and demonstrated async leadership.
Do you need a degree for remote director of student financial services jobs?
Usually, but the weight placed on formal credentials varies by employer. Most institutions expect at least a bachelor's degree, and many prefer a master's in higher education administration, public administration, or a related field. Remote employers also weigh demonstrated expertise in Title IV compliance, years of progressively responsible financial aid experience, and verifiable results managing aid disbursements or departmental audits alongside or instead of advanced degrees.
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