Compliance and Training Analyst-Financial Aid

Alabama State University (ASU), Division of Student Affairs, Office of Financial Aid invites applications to fill the position of Compliance Analyst and Training.   The selected candidate will work closely with multiple departments within ASU in order to support the campus Financial Aid office to ensure compliance by reviewing completed financial aid processing based on the federal, state, institutional and external entities of awards, disbursements and reconciliation based on policies and procedures and regulations.    This person will serve as policy expert, training facilitator and communications liaison through the University with regards to student admission, financial, registration records and student accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research answers for regulatory (federal and state) inquiries and provide guidance to the appropriate staff
• Assist with the oversight of annual federal and state audits to ensure compliance in all areas
• Assist with the administration of all federal aid programs, including staying abreast of current regulations and policies
• Monitors regulatory and administrative requirements of Title IV federal student aid programs, identifies regulatory changes and systematic problem, to include surveying other colleges for responses and brief the Associate Vice President of recently adopted regulations with regards to Title IV aid and state programs along with proposed solutions including plans, recommendations, and timelines for effectively implementing changes appropriately both for compliance and administrative effectiveness

Bachelor’s degree, 10 years of Higher Education/Financial Aid experience, proficiency with information technology delivery of online services, strong analytical skills, have an understanding and working knowledge of federal financial aid regulations, Federal Financial Aid Systems (COD, NSLDS, FAA, etc. ) Federal Title IV financial aid and NCAA regulations.  Experience with PeopleSoft and Banner highly desired.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment. All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.