Compliance and Training Coordinator

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty member to serve as Compliance and Training Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Compliance, this role leads compliance initiatives, oversees key programs, and serves as a subject matter expert in federal financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures. The coordinator develops training resources, supports staff development, and helps ensure information is accurate, consistent, and up to date. The position also supports internal reviews, identifies compliance risks, and drives process improvements to strengthen internal controls. A hybrid or remote work schedule may be offered by agreement with the employee and supervisor. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for outreach events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of choice.
• At least three years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office, including the ability to accurately award and revise financial aid according to Title IV aid regulations.
• Current working knowledge of Title IV financial aid programs and regulations.
• Experience working with underrepresented, high financial need student populations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance for staff, students, and families.
• Successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified, as required for this critical or security-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Student Service Administration, Business, or another related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining staff training materials, procedural documentation, presentations, online learning resources, and onboarding materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and experience developing or maintaining learning management system content, preferably Canvas.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, internal audits, quality assurance reviews, or risk assessments within financial aid or another regulated higher education environment.
• Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish.
• Ellucian Banner and/or Workday experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance initiatives and oversee key financial aid programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in federal financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop training resources and materials to enhance staff knowledge.
• Support internal reviews, identify compliance risks, and drive process improvements that strengthen internal controls.
• Support advising students and families.
• Support students traveling abroad.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time