Kelly Knight, MS

Proven Higher Education Leadership & Title IV Expertise

With 11 years of hands-on experience across the student financial aid spectrum, I help higher education leaders navigate complex regulatory environments, mitigate audit risk, and build resilient financial aid operations.

Having served in every capacity—from Advisor to Executive Director—I bring a rare 360-degree perspective to Title IV compliance and workflow management.

Why Partner With Me?

• Proven Executive Track Record: Rapidly advanced from Financial Aid Advisor to Director in under 2.5 years, ultimately serving in Director and Executive Director roles across diverse institutional models.

• Broad Institutional Scope: Deep operational expertise spanning for-profit colleges and universities, merged community and technical colleges, and private universities.

• Turnaround & Crisis Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex transitions, including post-merger operational integrations and interim executive leadership during key institutional searches.

• Practical, Ground-Level Insight: Because I’ve worked in the trenches, my diagnostic solutions and workflow recommendations are realistic, execution-focused, and designed to prevent staff burnout.

Key Leadership Background

• Executive Director & Interim Executive Director | For-Profit & Private University Sectors

• Director of Financial Aid | Community & Technical College System (Post-Merger Integration)

• Associate Director & Manager | Student Financial Services

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