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Murray State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of Financial Aid and Scholarship. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will provide the overall leadership, supervision, and strategic oversight for the Financial Aid and Scholarship functions. This position is responsible for supervising, directing, and managing all financial aid and scholarship programs, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and University regulations and policies. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship plays a key role in the university’s outreach with students, parents, alumni, and the campus community.

Academic Search is partnering with Murray State University to conduct this search. To schedule a confidential discussion with Kate Nolde, the senior consultant leading this search, please email her at kate.nolde@academicsearch.org or call (703) 215-8745.

To apply, candidates should apply online. You will need to submit a detailed letter of interest addressing the needs of the opportunity and how your experience correlates with those needs; a current resume; and a list of five professional references, including phone numbers and email addresses, noting the candidate’s relationship for each reference. References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be sent electronically to MurrayDFA@academicsearch.org.

The position will remain open until filled, but to ensure full consideration by the search committee, applicants should submit their materials by June 10, 2026. For more information about the position and responsibilities, please download the Position Profile. For additional information about Murray State University, please visit https://www.murraystate.edu/