What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Financial Aid position at The Episcopal Academy?
Director of Financial Aid
Who You Are:
The Director of Financial Aid has direct oversight of EA's need-based financial aid program from the application stage through matriculation and beyond. You will help introduce families to the process; steward them through the process successfully; make strategic recommendations for awards; maintain disciplined records; follow up with families throughout their time at the school; and help students navigate the financial pressures they may face during their time at school. In addition, the Director of Financial Aid plays a critical role on the admissions team in helping to attract and recruit prospective families; hosting admission events; interviewing and touring interested families; and collaborating with many colleagues across campus. This is a twelve month, benefits-eligible position that reports to the Director of Enrollment Management.
What You Will Do:
- Establish and maintain deadlines for submission of financial aid applications, taxes, and other supporting materials.
- Using Clarity, Microsoft Excel, and Veracross, track the distribution of financial aid and provide accurate reports.
- Establish and maintain a creative and strategic vision for allocating financial aid dollars effectively and presenting data in innovative and useful formats.
- Brainstorm cooperatively and creatively in a highly collaborative environment.
- Assist in planning and executing various marketing, sponsorship, and student recruitment initiatives
- Read and evaluate candidate files.
- Serve on the Upper School Admission Committee and Financial Aid Committee.
- Represent EA at school fairs, conferences, school visits, and other events, especially those closely associated with financial aid.
- Help organize, set up, and staff most admission events inside and outside normal working hours.
- Track stages of admissions folder completion, including written correspondence to families and oversight of admissions decision letters and telephone calls.
About You:
The ideal candidate for the Director of Financial Aid at The Episcopal Academy will possess the following:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three years of related experience
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and a calm, solution-focused approach.
- Ability to excel in managing high-stress situations.
- Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines effectively without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Strong people skills and intuitive understanding of prospective parent's needs and expectations.
- Exceptional common sense and judgment, and openness to new ideas and innovation.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Natural marketing instincts and aptitude and a passion for the science and execution of marketing work.
- Comfort working in and with diverse student and adult populations.
- Flexibility to extend hours during busy periods.
About Us:
Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.
While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:
- Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Embody and live The Stripes.
- Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
- Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
- Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
Position start date: July 1, 2025
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and resume.
