Director of Financial Aid - Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.

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Charlotte, NC - 915 Pearl Park Way Until 10/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Department:

85306 Carolinas College of Health Sciences - Academic Student Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mon-Fri 730-430

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

About Carolinas College of Health Sciences:

Located Online and in Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public non-profit college owned by Atrium Health. Our mission is to educate, engage and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals and help our students launch their healthcare careers or advance in their current healthcare roles. The college currently offers a variety of baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs and non-degree and non-credit healthcare programs.

Job Summary

Manages the financial aid programs and processes, keeping with the service orientation of the College. Serves as the contact for employees, students, and their families with educational and informational needs regarding the financial aid process. Maintains and administers federal, state, and institutional student financial aid funds.

Education, Experience and Certifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required.

  • Minimum of 2 years experience required.

Essential Functions

  • Provides leadership for an effective financial aid program to include developing policies and procedures, interpreting and implementing federal and state regulations and criteria, supervising the processing cycle, maintaining the net price calculator, and staying current on financial aid software.

  • Awards financial aid packages, monitors changes that require packaging adjustments, and ensures that all paperwork presented to students is accurate, complete, and returned on time.

  • Counsels prospects, students, and family regarding financial aid through participation in open houses, and advising on criteria for awards.

  • Supervises the Federal work study program to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that funds are used effectively.

  • Supervises the Federal Loan program including verification of loan status, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective use of funds.

  • Leads and provides information for financial aid audits and creates and implements action plans for any recommendations.

  • Defines employee roles, responsibilities and job descriptions. Conducts annual performance evaluations and awards merit increases.

Physical Requirements

  • Work normally performed in a typical interior office environment.

  • Extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stretching; as well as frequent movement throughout the College and agency campuses.

  • Visual and auditory within normal lines or corrected.

  • Occasional driving to other locations.

  • Travel and overnight stays associated with College business.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.


About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

About this role

Summary

Manage financial aid programs, supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, counsel students and families.

Job title

Director of Financial Aid

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Charlotte, NC; remote work not specified

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial aidregulationssupervisionpolicy development

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

financial aidregulationssupervisionpolicies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site