Associate Director, Funds Management & Compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or a field relevant to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience (typically 3-5 years or more) in financial aid or related

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates or has the interest and capacity to learn and master an extensive proficiency level in the following competencies:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal Title IV and state financial aid programs and previous financial aid administration experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret complex federal statutes and regulations. Strong command of COD CPS NSLDS and financial aid processing systems.

  • Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to effectively work with and communicate with a wide range of constituents.

  • Excellent time management skills and experience managing multiple competing priorities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Masters Degree

• 5 years of related experience including financial aid and Title IV federal aid.

• Experience supervising others and expert proficiency holding staff accountable for high performance and engagement by articulating expectations monitoring performance and providing consistent constructive feedback.

• Project management experience

• Active involvement and leadership in local state or national financial aid professional associations.

• Familiarity with Jira software or other agile project management software.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration applicants must upload BOTHof the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:

• a current resume

• a relevant cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

Work Modality:

This position is performed fully on-campus and will not be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $72000 - Commensurate with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

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