Financial Aid Director
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
At a Glance
Financial Aid Director earns an average of $60,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4–4.3 years. Top skills: Coordinating, Communication, Problem Solving.
$60,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
4–4.3 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Median Wage
$103,960/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.7%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Auditing
Enrollment Management
Loans
Information Systems
Reconciliation
Consumer Behaviour
Student Information Systems
Business Process
Finance
Evaluating Staff
Web Pages
Quality Management
Workday (Software)
Accounting
Common Skills (16)
Coordinating
Communication
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Leadership
Management
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Scheduling
Planning
Enthusiasm
Word Processing
Compassion
Team Building
Related Specializations
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