Director, Student Affordability & Financial Strategy

Job TitleDirector, Student Affordability & Financial Strategy Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Academic Affairs - Advising Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: Provides system-level leadership in advancing financial assistance strategy, affordability modeling, and institutional capability across the A&M System. This role designs strategic frameworks, analytic tools, and professional development supports that strengthen recruitment competitiveness, improve persistence outcomes, and enhance the effectiveness of financial aid and student account operations - while preserving campus operational authority. Responsibilities: Functional Area - Development of systemwide affordability frameworks, aid leveraging models, discount rate analysis, net price positioning, and tuition revenue predictability tools. Serves as the core strategic function of the role. Affordability Strategy & Financial Modeling - System liaison work with campus financial aid, business, enrollment, and advising leaders; consultation on application of system frameworks; facilitation of cross-campus strategy discussions. Institutional Advisory & Campus Engagement - Design of systemwide financial literacy and wellness frameworks; integration into advising and onboarding models; development of shared tools and dashboards. Financial Literacy & Financial Wellness Frameworks - Alignment of financial strategy with recruitment yield and persistence outcomes, including aid renewal frameworks, reenrollment risk indicators, and mid-year financial intervention models. Recruitment & Persistence-Aligned Financial Design - Leadership of systemwide initiatives, pilots, convenings, and cross-functional projects related to affordability, financial strategy, and student mobility; coordination with other executive portfolios. Systemwide Initiatives & Portfolio Leadership - Leadership of systemwide initiatives, pilots, convenings, and cross-functional projects related to affordability, financial strategy, and student mobility; coordination with other executive portfolios. Policy, External Engagement & Professional Leadership - Policy recommendations, monitoring regulatory developments, participation in state/national associations, and representation of the System in external financial strategy conversations. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in business, education, organizational design or a related field. - Ten years of extensive experience working in enrollment management (e.g., admissions, registrar, financial aid) and/or academic advising. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. - Position requires in-state travel (sometimes overnight) to Texas A&M University System campuses. - Periodic out-of-state travel to national conferences/training. - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements: This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email [email protected]. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169. Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840 https://goo.gl/maps/bm83p System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C.