Regional Director, Student Finance

Are you a financial visionary with a passion for higher education and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams? Do you possess the business acumen of a C-suite executive, coupled with a deep understanding of student financial aid within a matrix organization? If so, we're looking for you! We're seeking a Regional Director of Student Finance to champion our commitment to student success and drive financial excellence across our dynamic college trade school network. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership, strategic thinking, and financial prowess to make a profound impact on the lives of our students and the growth of our institution.

What We Offer:

• $130K - $165K per year
• Paid Training
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities:

• Strategically lead and develop robust student finance operations across multiple campuses, ensuring adherence to C-suite level financial and budgetary guidelines.
• Drive consistent, world-class student service by implementing efficient policies and processes that empower students to achieve their educational and career goals.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies, actively collaborating with Home Office leaders on controls and reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration within our matrix organizational structure, ensuring alignment and seamless service delivery.
• Proactively manage and optimize campus and central team operational budgets, demonstrating exceptional fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in student finance or higher education, with significant multi-location oversight.
• Certifications: N/A
• Skill #1: Deep financial acumen and C-suite level understanding of budgeting, financial aid regulations, and strategic financial planning.
• Skill #2: Exceptional ability to lead, develop, and manage high-performance teams of 100+ employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill #3: Proven expertise in navigating and collaborating effectively within a complex matrix organization, with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Skill #4: Requires 50% Travel

About Us:

It’s all about reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, and 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!

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