Associate Director of Compliance and Processing

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Associate Director of Compliance and Processing

Department
Student Financial Assistance

Compensation Title
Associate Director

Position Number
30000204

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. Some weekend and evenings are required throughout the year.

Hours per Week
37.5

Months per Year
12

Purpose of Position

The Associate Director for Financial Compliance and Processing is responsible for overseeing the financial aid processing team and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The Associate Director will ensure that Financial Assistance goals and targets are met, work closely with auditors, internally and externally, for annual and ad-hoc audits, review and research federal and state policies, and provide recommendations for policy changes to adhere to regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations applicable to Financial Aid.
• Research federal and state policies and procedures that may be used as a guide for training.
• Retrieve, update, process and reconcile state and federal aid rosters ( EFT ).
• Responsible for awarding of grant funds and scholarships, as directed by the Office of Comptroller and Campus Community.
• Provide reports and write responses to USED .
• Supervises the Financial Assistance Processing team.
• Provides leadership/overnight to NCAA financial aid compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience in financial aid or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, including understanding the requirements and regulations associated with different types of financial aid, such as grants, scholarships, and loans.
• Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability to lead and supervise a team responsible for financial aid processing and compliance.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial aid issues and develop effective solutions, customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service and respond to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner is critical.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

Minimum Experience
5 years

Salary

Pay Grade
S73

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2026S2337

Job Open Date
03/26/2026

Job Close Date

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15531

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References