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Associate Executive, Student Financial Services

PageUp Desc Code STU - Associate Executive, Student Financial Services

Function STU - Student Services

Subfunction Enrollment Services

Discipline Student Financial Services

Career Track A - Academic Administration

Career Track Level Executive - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05C

RANGE $137052 - $212431

Classification Information

Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services provides financial aid eligibility and application counseling and assists in the administration of financial aid programs, which may include scholarship programs. Works with students and families to provide financial education, explain loan repayment options, terms, and conditions for private, institutional, state, and federal financial aid programs.

Executive

Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 1

Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.

A - Academic Administration

Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Associate Academic Executive within Student Financial Services plays a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic direction, management, and operational efficiency of financial aid programs at the university. Reporting to senior leadership, this position is responsible for ensuring that financial services align with the institution’s goals of supporting students in accessing financial aid and understanding the implications of their financial decisions. This executive leadership role requires a deep understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, as well as expertise in student financial counseling, loan management, and scholarship administration. In this capacity, the Associate Executive works to execute policies and procedures that enhance the accessibility and equity of financial aid services across the university. This includes ensuring compliance with all regulations while also improving financial aid outreach, application processes, and support for students and families. They oversee a team of directors and managers, providing strategic leadership in budgeting, staff training, and program management to deliver efficient and effective financial services. The Associate Executive also collaborates with other key areas within Student Services, including Enrollment Services, to create seamless, student-centered experiences that integrate financial aid with broader academic and enrollment goals. The role involves a high degree of operational oversight and strategic planning, with an emphasis on long-term objectives such as enhancing financial literacy, optimizing aid distribution, and supporting student retention through financial support services. As a senior leader in the department, the Associate Executive is expected to set annual goals, drive continuous improvement, and ensure that all financial services programs are executed effectively. Their decisions have university-wide implications, and they contribute to high-level discussions regarding policy development and strategic initiatives to improve the overall student experience, particularly in terms of financial access and education.