Executive Director of Financial Aid

Alfred University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Executive Director of Financial Aid (EDFA). Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and the Finger Lakes wine region of Western New York state, Alfred is an impactful, private, comprehensive doctoral-degree-granting University.

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Executive Director of Financial Aid will serve as a key strategic partner and integral member of the enrollment management leadership team offering expertise in financial aid strategy, compliance, and wisdom in the development and execution of an institutional strategic enrollment plan. As a member of Alfreds Executive Council, the EDFA will work collaboratively with the president and Cabinet to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the university. Alfred University seeks a highly collaborative leader with exceptional analytical acumen, expertise in leading financial aid leveraging strategies, and a command of financial aid software (Banner) to achieve strong financial aid outcomes.

To view full, updated position announcement: https://nessearches.com/edfa-alfred/

Compensation
Alfred University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including relocation assistance, and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range identified for this role is $120,000-$140,000. In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence.

To Apply
NES, anational executive search firm specializing in higher education, is assisting Alfred University with the search for an Executive Director of Financial Aid. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact: Drew Nichols (drew.nichols@nessearches.com)or Catherine Capolupo (catherine.capolupo@nessearches.com). All conversations will remain confidential unless otherwise stated and agreed. To apply, please send the following items: 1) a resume, 2) a detailed letter of interest, and 3) contact information for five professional references by email to: alfred@nessearches.comby February 27, 2026. For confidentiality, references will not be contacted without permission. The position is campus-based and the preferred start date is late spring, 2026.

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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