Consultant Insights

Pay Now or Pay Later: Strengthening Financial Aid Operations

By: Delinda “Lindy” Hall Ed.D. Financial aid offices increasingly operate under lean budgets and staffing models, where the challenge of “doing more with less”—whether in labor or financial resources—has become the prevailing theme. This pressure doesn’t just stop there; it may also put operations at risk, as financial aid professionals struggle to manage budget constraints, staffing […]

How to Hire Smart: A Creative Approach to Evaluating Potential Employees 

By: Dotti Davidson Having a brilliant team starts with hiring smart. So many times, we review resumes and gravitate to the level of experience the candidate brings.  We make the hire based on their experience; despite not assessing other factors that are critical to success in the role.  Hiring smart involves evaluating candidates through various creative […]

Hiring Your Next Chief Student Financial Aid Officer  

By: Tiffany Motyka, EdD – Senior Consultant  Institutions requesting Federal Financial Aid under Title IV must designate which employee holds the title Chief Student Financial Aid Officer. This role is commonly referred to as: Financial Aid Director, Assistant Vice President of Financial Services, or Chief Student Financial Officer. These positions oversee a university’s financial aid […]

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