Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
The University of Tennessee at Martin invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Part of Enrollment Management in the Division of Academic Affairs, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is a high-energy, forward-thinking department managing multiple ongoing projects.
The University of Tennessee at Martin invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Part of Enrollment Management in the Division of Academic Affairs, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is a high-energy, forward-thinking department managing multiple ongoing projects.
The University of Tennessee Martin seeks an experienced enrollment management leader with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in financial aid, enrollment management and/or related higher education functions. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
Compensation
Compensation for the position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay state income tax.
In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.
To Apply
NES, a national executive search firm specializing in higher education, is assisting UT Martin with this search for a Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact: Liz Daly (elizabeth.daly@nessearches.com) or Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com). To apply, please send the following items: 1) a resume, 2) a detailed letter of interest, and 3) contact information for five professional references. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically to UTM@nessearches.com no later than March 27, 2026.
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, and candidates will be notified before references are contacted. The position is campus-based and the preferred start date is Summer, 2026.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, the Director will provide leadership and strategic oversight for all financial aid and scholarship programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional
regulations. This role requires frequent interaction with students and families at the Martin campus and all six centers, as well as collaboration with high schools, supervisors, colleagues within Enrollment Management, and faculty and staff across UTM.