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Title: Executive Director for Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Enrollment, Marketing &
Communications

Location: Belmont, California (Hybrid)

Reports to: Vice President for
Enrollment, Marketing & Communications

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Target Salary:
$168,000 / year

Position Summary:

The Executive Director for Admissions and Financial Aid provides strategic
leadership and operational oversight for the university鈥檚 enrollment management functions, including student recruitment, admissions, and
financial aid. This position plays a critical role in shaping NDNU鈥檚 enrollment strategy, advancing access and affordability, and ensuring a
seamless, student-centered experience from inquiry to enrollment. The Executive Director leads a cross-functional team responsible for
meeting enrollment goals, strengthening recruitment pipelines, and administering financial aid programs in alignment with NDNU鈥檚 mission,
strategic priorities, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership &
Planning

• Working with key stakeholders, develop and implement a comprehensive, data-informed enrollment strategy for
  each NDNU school that supports NDNU鈥檚 growth and mission-driven priorities.
• Collaborate with academic, marketing, partnerships,
  and student success leaders to align recruitment, financial aid, and retention efforts.
• Analyze market trends, student
  demographics, and program performance to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
• Serve as a senior advisor on enrollment
  and financial aid policy, compliance, and innovation.

Admissions Management

• Oversee all degree
  completion and graduate admissions operations, ensuring an efficient and personalized applicant experience.
• Lead the development
  of recruitment strategies, partnering with the Marketing and Strategic Partnerships teams.
• Ensure timely and data-driven
  admissions processes that reflect NDNU鈥檚 commitment to diversity, access, and academic quality.
• Act as the PDSO (Principal
  Designated School Official) responsible for overseeing a school's compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

Financial Aid Administration

• Direct all financial aid operations, ensuring compliance with federal,
  state, and institutional regulations.
• Design and manage financial aid strategies that maximize access, affordability, and fiscal
  responsibility.
• Execute forecasting, modeling, and optimizing the university鈥檚 financial aid budget.
• Promote transparent
  communication and counseling practices that help students make informed financial decisions.

Team Leadership &
Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across admissions and financial aid.
• Foster
  a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on student success and continuous improvement.
• Represent NDNU at external
  community events, recruitment fairs, and professional associations.

Qualifications Required:

• Master鈥檚 degree in higher education, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in
  admissions, financial aid, or enrollment management.
• Proven success in developing and executing enrollment strategies that achieve
  or exceed institutional goals.
• Strong understanding of federal and state financial aid regulations, compliance, and
  reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to use data analytics, CRM systems, and technology to drive decision-making and improve
  outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, team building, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to NDNU鈥檚 mission
  of social justice, diversity, and inclusive education.

Preferred:

• Experience in an
  adult-serving, online, and/or hybrid higher education environment.
• Familiarity with Element451, or similar CRM systems.

Application Procedures:

NDNU is committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse
student population. In your cover letter, please include information about your experiences in working in a diverse environment, and what
qualities you would bring to supporting this commitment to inclusive excellence at NDNU.

EEOC Policy:

The
University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and
in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide
occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious
creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual
orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary,
the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all
essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.