Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Job description

Job Summary San José State University is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (FASO). Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and fiscal management of the university’s financial aid and scholarship programs. Serving over 38,000 undergraduate and graduate students and managing over $420 million in aid annually. As a key member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team, the Director of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will lead a team of approximately 25 employees, and manage a department budget of $1.5 million. This role requires a visionary leader who excels in compliance, service delivery, communication, and operational efficiency while fostering an inclusive and student-centered environment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the planning, management, and evaluation of all federal, state, institutional, and scholarship aid programs - Oversee regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and system implementation - Supervise and develop staff across counseling, operations, and scholarship functi...