Director of Financial Aid
Cedar Crest College, an independent liberal arts college for women in Allentown, PA, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of financial aid. This is an on-site leadership role; the anticipated start date is late summer 2025.
Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest College (Cedar Crest) emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through its traditional undergraduate programs for women and its co-educational programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. The college’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently situated between Philadelphia and New York City. The college is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities.
Reporting to the chief financial officer and treasurer, the director of financial aid (director) is responsible for leading the college’s office of financial aid, including operational and strategic planning, financial aid packaging, compliance, fund management, and the delivery of outstanding financial aid services to students and families. The director is responsible for awarding and disbursing the college’s annual financial aid expenditures of approximately $38 million, including an institutional aid budget of $15 million. The director supervises a team of three full-time and one part-time staff who collectively strive for outstanding customer service for students and their families. Further, the director supports the mission of Cedar Crest College and exemplifies the highest professional standards per the Statement of Ethical Principles of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
The approved hiring salary range for the director of financial aid is $95,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in related experience; progressive experience in a college or university financial aid office, including staff supervision and development; and familiarity with financial aid management and student information systems.
Application and Nomination
Cedar Crest College has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin on Friday, April 25, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6105410
- Contact Michel R. Frendian, practice leader and senior consultant, at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].
Visit the Cedar Crest College website at www.cedarcrest.edu/
Cedar Crest College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
