Compliance & Awarding Specialist - Student Financial Services

Washington University in St. Louis•Hadley, MO

5d•$49,700 - $82,100•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to work closely with the Manager Compliance & Awarding to support direct daily management and oversight of compliance and awarding activities within Student Financial Services. This position serves as one of the primary federal and state financial aid regulatory resources and provides guidance and support to the office in the areas of regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Analytical Thinking
Confidential Data Handling
Deadline Management
Detail-Oriented
Mathematics
Multitasking
Oral Communications
Organizing
Partnership Management
Professional Etiquette
Service Oriented
Time Management
Working Independently
Written Communication

Nice To Haves

Experience in a full-service Financial Aid Office.
Experience with PowerFAIDS.
Active involvement in state, regional, or national financial aid organizations (MASFAP, MASFAA, NASFAA, etc).
NASFAA Credentials.
Thorough understanding of regulations surrounding federal and state student financial aid programs.
Experience in leading process improvements through continuous review and auditing of processes.
Thorough functional use of PowerFAIDS, SIS, Workday, and other related systems.
Ability to work well with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource for compliance-related questions and student awarding inquiries.
Oversees federal grant program disbursements to ensure compliance with Department of Education guidelines.
Tracks and monitors federal disbursements to ensure accuracy and timely submission to the Department of Education’s COD system.
Provides training and support in compliance-related activities to Student Financial Services staff and external campus partners.
Provides additional support to the Manager of Compliance and Awarding to ensure proper controls are in place for managing compliance activities.
Engages in consistent and ongoing interactions with students regarding awards and applications, and with governmental agencies regarding compliance issues.
Maintains and updates documentation on compliance policies and procedures as necessary.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Adult care resources.
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.