Assistant Director Federal Grants and Work Programs

The Assistant Director of Federal Grant and Work Programs provides oversight for the Federal Pell Grant, Campus-Based Title IV aid programs, and Withdrawal/Return to Title IV (R2T4) processes. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations while operating with limited day-to-day oversight.

The Assistant Director leads the development and implementation of policy changes, designs procedures and quality-control reports to mitigate risk, and serves as the primary liaison among the Division of Financial Aid, Purdue IT, the Office of the Bursar, and other key partners.

This position leads the reconciliation of federal aid programs, maintains current policies and manuals, and serves as the team’s subject matter expert. The Assistant Director supervises two professional staff, sets project priorities, and provides guidance and training on financial aid processes.

Additionally, the role advises students, families, and stakeholders on financial aid topics, supports outreach events, and contributes to goal setting, planning, and operational improvements as a member of the Division of Financial Aid operations team.