Director of Financial Aid

Hood College, an independent, co-educational, liberal arts college serving undergraduate and graduate students, seeks an experienced financial aid professional to become the next Director of Financial Aid. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of Financial Aid provides strategic leadership in all matters of student financial aid. This position requires extensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies; fiscal integrity and stewardship; strong management skills, both project and personnel; and the ability to oversee all financial aid programs from all sources, while ensuring regulatory compliance and the accurate and timely notification and distribution of financial aid to Hood’s undergraduate and graduate students.

Hood College seeks a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

Full Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/hood-dfa/

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this position is expected to range from $100,000 - $115,000.  To learn about Hood College employment benefits, please visit the website:  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits. NES Search Consultants would welcome candidate questions and conversations about all facets of the position.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States.  EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592.  For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.