Director of Financial Aid

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We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

The Director of Financial Aid serves as the institution’s strategic and operational leader for student financial aid, ensuring access, equity, and responsible stewardship of all federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Rooted in the University’s mission to expand opportunity and remove barriers to student success, the Director provides both compassionate student service and rigorous compliance, helping students and families confidently navigate the financial journey from admission through graduation.

This position is responsible for the administration of all Title IV programs and serves as the institution’s official Title IV Compliance Officer and Primary Designated School Official (DPO) with the U.S. Department of Education. The Director plays a leading role in supporting affordability, FAFSA completion initiatives, and institutional goals related to retention, persistence, and four-year graduation.

This role is ideal for a mission-driven leader who believes financial aid is not just a transactional function — but a critical part of a student’s path to belonging, persistence, and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of a student-centered financial aid operation grounded in access, affordability, and success.
• Participate in strategic packaging discussions and net-tuition revenue modeling in partnership with Enrollment Management leadership.
• Support institutional enrollment and retention goals through responsible awarding practices, proactive FAFSA engagement, and clear communication with students and families.

Compliance & Program Administration

Student Service & One Stop Collaboration

Team Management & Technology

Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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