37626BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Director - Compliance

Position Description:

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Requisition ID:

37626BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Assist the department in formulating, interpreting, and implementing policy; create, maintain, and implement complete financial aid policies and procedure per institutional, state, and federal student aid regulations; use available channels to identify and understand regulatory changes and evaluate their impact on UIL students, policies, and procedures; ensure bulletins and websites are properly updated and maintained with most up to date compliance requirements.

• Coordinate the reconciliation of federal Title IV, state, and private financial aid grant and loan programs.

• Perform regular internal audits of student eligibility and processing of files, including but not limited to reviewing student aid offers, federal verification, return to Title IV calculations, enrollment level changes, over-awarded records, cleared SAR C-flags, and other file review processes as identified.

• Ensure annual update and program launch is compliant with federal and state program requirements.

• Represent the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships on internal and external audits, including liaise with state auditors, federal program reviewers, and collaborate with university stakeholders.

• Oversee completion of file verifications, calculation or return to Title IV funds.

• Review satisfactory academic progress outcomes and oversee appeals committee to ensure adherence to policy.

• Supervise the compliance team and mentor staff towards long term professional development goals. Develop training for financial aid administrators to maintain currency with regulatory guidance.

• Develop corrective action plans to any audit findings or areas of concern identified, sharing those findings and plans to remediate with the AVP and Director of Federal and State Aid.

• Assist in the coordination, compilation, and completion of the University's external reporting requirements (e.g., IPEDs, US News and World Report, Peterson's, etc.).

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

M-F/8-5

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Prior Banner experience or a similar ERP solution

• Prior supervisory and staff development experience.

• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies.

• Knowledge of financial aid leveraging methods and business processes.

• Thorough understanding of federal and state aid rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of USDE systems including COD, CPS/FPS, NSLDS, SAIG Enrollment, etc.

Department:

Student Financial Aid

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

First line Managers

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Must be able to access all federal and state financial aid system websites in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Must not be in default on student loans, which will prevent access to these systems (NSLDS, COD, etc.).

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.