Associate Director, Funds Management & Compliance

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking an Associate Director, Funds Management & Compliance to help ensure financial aid resources are managed responsibly, accurately, and effectively. This leader reports to the Assistant Provost/Director of Student Financial Aid, leads and supervises the Funds Management Team, serves on the Student Financial Aid leadership team, and helps address financial aid compliance, reconciliation, and fraud-related matters. The role oversees Federal Direct Loan, Pell, Grants, Campus Based Aid Programs, SEAG, TEACH Grant, and private loan processing. It also collaborates on Title IV and other aid-related training, oversees internal and external reports such as CDS, IPEDS, and U.S. News, and completes annual reviews and goal setting. The position is performed fully on campus and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically 3–5 or more years of experience in financial aid or a related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal Title IV and state financial aid programs, and previous financial aid administration experience.
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, including the ability to work effectively with and communicate with a wide range of constituents.
Excellent time-management skills and experience managing multiple competing priorities.
Applicants must submit a current resume and a relevant cover letter, marking each as a “Relevant File.”
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
The University will not sponsor work authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Five or more years of related experience, including financial aid and Title IV federal aid.
Experience supervising others and 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 or other agile project management software.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Funds Management Team.
Serve as a member of the Student Financial Aid leadership team.
Help navigate financial aid compliance, reconciliation, and fraud-related matters.
Oversee management and processing of Federal Direct Loan, Pell, Grants, Campus Based Aid Programs, SEAG, TEACH Grant, and private loans.
Collaborate on and assist with Title IV and other aid-related training as needed.
Oversee and manage internal and external reports, including CDS, IPEDS, and U.S. News.
Complete annual reviews and goal setting.