Associate Director, Compliance

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Join our team as Associate Director of Financial Aid and help shape student success! In this position you will be a strategic leader responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance while advancing student success. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid Operations and Compliance, this role oversees internal controls, policies, audits, and compliance initiatives to support the University's mission. This is a benefit eligible position offering a comprehensive benefits package. As a Catholic, Marianist research University, we are a diverse community committed to educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Enrollment Management is focused on service excellence to recruit, enroll and graduate highly qualified students and improve access, affordability, diversity, inclusion and success. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid Operations and Compliance, the Associate Director of Financial Aid, Compliance is expected to strategically lead student financial aid needs and manage the daily compliance and service-related needs of the office. This position will lead the internal control and compliance administration for the Office of Financial Aid including federal and state requirements, and institutional policies and procedures in a manner consistent with the University of Dayton’s mission and serves as the primary contact for various audits. This position will manage all compliance activities including the development, documentation, updating, and validation of all procedures and policies. As Associate Director, this position will develop the skills and knowledge of their team and drive an exceptional organizational culture. This individual provides leadership for various annual projects that support financial aid administration including COA, assessment of FAFSA Comment Codes, and the development of forms. This individual will work collaboratively with various offices across campus including Audit, Risk and Compliance, the Controller’s Office, Registrar, Recruitment and Admission, Student Accounts and UDIT. As a Catholic, Marianist University, we believe inclusive excellence is essential to the success of students and staff. The Associate Director will work individually and as a member of a team to make tangible contributions to UD’s mission. All employees are empowered to attend workshops, seminars, and other educational experiences to deepen their understanding of our mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree OR five years experience working in financial aid with progressive growth in responsibilities
3 years’ professional experience within Financial Aid, including a one-stop office with a focus on financial aid service
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of student Financial Aid laws and regulations internal controls, compliance and audit concepts
Proven use of analytic skills to implement systematic controls and processes
Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and bringing them to successful completion
Ability to provide leadership as a collaborative team member
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education Administration or a related field
5 years’ experience in financial aid office with demonstration of progressive leadership responsibilities
Enrollment Management or Higher Education experience at a private University
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Knowledge and experience with Ellucian Banner software and Salesforce CRM environment
Proven use of analytic skills to implement systematic controls and processes and make complex decisions
Supervisory experience including a demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities and leverage skills across a team
Earned the NASFAA FAAC Certification and/or NASFAA Credentials
Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions for student policy and team priorities
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of constituents including parents, students, faculty, staff across campus and third-party business partners and effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work with staff, students and families in a manner consistent with Catholic and Marianist values and principles
Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Responsibilities

Oversees internal controls, policies, audits, and compliance initiatives.
Strategically lead student financial aid needs and manage the daily compliance and service-related needs of the office.
Lead the internal control and compliance administration for the Office of Financial Aid including federal and state requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.
Serve as the primary contact for various audits.
Manage all compliance activities including the development, documentation, updating, and validation of all procedures and policies.
Develop the skills and knowledge of their team and drive an exceptional organizational culture.
Provide leadership for various annual projects that support financial aid administration including COA, assessment of FAFSA Comment Codes, and the development of forms.
Work collaboratively with various offices across campus including Audit, Risk and Compliance, the Controller’s Office, Registrar, Recruitment and Admission, Student Accounts and UDIT.
Work individually and as a member of a team to make tangible contributions to UD’s mission.