University of Colorado Denver
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Position #00300527

Applications will not be accepted via CU Careers, and only through Witt Kieffer:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Academic Services, the new AVC will be responsible for financial aid and scholarship leadership for all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at CU Denver. The AVC will have up to four direct reports and will lead a team of approximately 20 professionals charged with administering a financial aid program consisting of federal, state and institutional funds that exceed $280 million annually.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Aid and Scholarships provides critical leadership, guidance, facilitation, coordination, oversight and evaluation of University strategic and optimized financial aid delivery. This position plays an integral part in ensuring the integrity and compliance of Title IV financial aid delivery for all students at CU Denver. A member of the Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success Management Leadership Team, this new leader identifies, builds and nurtures relationships with all levels within the university and with on and off campus colleagues to meet and exceed performance expectations. The successful candidate for this role will have extensive, diverse and progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education including significant work in financial aid and scholarships. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced graduate degree in higher education, business, public administration or a closely related field is preferred.

Nestled in the center of one of America’s most vibrant and fastest growing cities, the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is Colorado’s only public urban research university. In its recently-released 2023 rankings, US News & World Report has recognized CU Denver as #1 for mobility in the state of Colorado for the second year running, and consistently ranks it as one of the nation’s best schools. CU Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research, creative work, and civic engagement in the city it calls home. CU Denver has a diverse student body of nearly 10,000 undergraduate and over 4,500 graduate students. The next Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Aid and Scholarships will play a crucial role in supporting these students through the prudent and equity-minded disbursement of state, federal, and institutional financial aid funds.

Inquiries and nominations may be directed to WittKieffer consultants Kati Sweaney, Lisa Meyer, or Jessica Cummings at CUDenverAVCFAS@wittkieffer.com. Candidates should provide, as two separate documents: a resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile. Application materials should be submitted using the buttons below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and for fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received no later than the deadline of June 21, 2023.

Compensation and Benefit Information
Compensation range: $140-150k annually
Benefits: The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is available at www.cu.edu/employee-services.

University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Job Category: Executive

Primary Location: Denver

Department: U0001 - DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30020 - VCSSLS-AVCSESS Fin Aid Ops

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: May 18, 2023

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Position Number: 00300527

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