JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The executive director of student financial aid will collaborate with the vice provost for enrollment management, the Provost\'s Office, the Chancellor\'s Office and campus leadership to develop and execute a financial aid and student employment strategy that supports overall institutional goals. The executive director serves as the campus authority on federal, state, and institutional aid programs and is a participant in the university\'s strategic enrollment management planning. In addition, this individual serves as liaison with Strategic Communications and University Relations in managing media relations, and assisting with legislative and community advocacy for the university as they pertain to the complex and changing world of student financial aid. Responsibilities: Contributes to institutional strategic and enrollment planning, provides unit leadership and budget direction, and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and unit strategy in support of awarding financial aid to qualifying students. 15% Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of resources and alignment with the strategic plan 5% Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives 5% Develops and audits the unit budget 5% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees 30% Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit 20% Advises institutional leadership and unit leadership on financial aid matters 5% Demonstrate thought leadership; develop and elevate research-practice partnerships in the field of higher ed access and success; initiate and lead international discussions regarding access for students globally at public research institutions 5% Advises and collaborates with the VP on critical issues, representing the OSFA at meetings and events as... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/97EDD9F3816C4FD5