Associate Director, Funds Management & Compliance

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

8d•$72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking an Associate Director, Funds Management & Compliance to help ensure higher education resources are managed responsibly, accurately, and effectively. The position leads and supervises the Funds Management Team, serves as a member of the Student Financial Aid leadership team, and handles complex financial aid compliance, reconciliation, and fraud-related matters. It reports to the Assistant Provost/Director of Student Financial Aid. The role oversees Federal Direct Loan, Pell, Grants, Campus Based Aid Programs, SEAG, TEACH Grant, and private loan processing; assists with Title IV and other aid-related training; and oversees internal and external reports, including CDS, IPEDS, and U.S. News. The position also completes annual reviews and goal setting. It is performed fully on campus and is not eligible for remote or hybrid 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 and communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents.
Excellent time management skills and experience managing multiple competing priorities.

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 through clear expectations, performance monitoring, and 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.
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 financial aid-related trainings as needed.
Oversee and manage internal and external reports, including CDS, IPEDS, and U.S. News.
Complete annual reviews and goal setting.