Director of Financial Aid

The Director of Financial Aid is a new position at St. Mark’s School of Texas. The School is engaged in a multi-year campaign that has already secured significant investments in financial aid. St. Mark’s has long been a leading institution in North Texas and nationally, attracting, enrolling, and retaining highly qualified boys from a strong, competitive, and diverse pool of applicants. This individual will be innovative and entrepreneurial in reimagining and shaping the future of the financial aid program at St. Mark’s. The Director of Financial Aid will be an integral member of the Admission team and will collaborate with colleagues across campus in support of students who receive financial aid. This position seeks a person who has strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, motivation, enthusiasm, an appreciation for the value of independent schools, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Director of Financial Aid will help prospective and enrolled families navigate the financial aid application process and the costs associated with St. Mark’s once enrolled. This is an exciting time to join St. Mark’s School of Texas and the Office of Admission to help maintain the School’s strong and diverse student body.

This role will have the opportunity to serve in other capacities at the School including advising, coaching, club sponsorship, and community service, if interested.

Responsibilities

• Propose strategies and practices to attract and enroll students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; working to increase the number of applications for financial aid year over year.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families as they move through the inquiry to enrollment process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across campus and divisions to best support students and families receiving financial aid.
• In partnership with the Financial Aid Committee and Business Office, oversee the allocation of the financial aid budget for new and returning families, including the appeal process.
• Manage a robust supplemental assistance budget and program that supports families with expenses related to their sons’ St. Mark’s experience.
• Create a Financial Aid and Supplemental Assistance Handbook.
• Collaborate with the Office of Development to facilitate a strong stewardship program between financial aid donors and recipients.
• Review and maintain up-to-date data in Clarity, the School’s financial aid software.
• Assist with other admission office projects and events.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• An individual who embraces the philosophy and mission of the School.
• 3-5 years of meaningful experience with financial aid.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an interest in forming relationships with students, families, school professionals, and organizations around Dallas.
• Strong organizational skills with an eye towards reviewing and reporting necessary data.
• Goal-oriented with a drive to achieve and think innovatively.
• Strong technical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Clarity.
• Ability to operate in an environment of strict confidentiality.

Qualified applicants should visit our website to complete an online application, including a letter of interest and a resume.