Manager Student Financial Aid Budget and Audit

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

23d•$60,000

About The Position

The Manager, Student Financial Aid Budget & Audit, leads the planning, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of student financial aid budgets and programs. Reports to the Director of Student Financial Aid Compliance, Systems and Budget and provides strategic financial analysis, audit support, and decision-ready insights to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Vice President (VP). Ensures effective stewardship of institutional, state, and federal aid resources through strong controls, analytics, and compliance alignment.

Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
This position requires a background check.
In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Responsibilities

Budget Strategy, Forecasting & Analysis Lead development and management of financial aid budgets across institutional, federal, and state programs exceeding $100M annually.
Design and maintain budget models, forecasting tools, and analytical frameworks to support decision-making.
Analyze expenditures, trends, and projections; deliver actionable insights to the AVP and senior leadership.
Align financial aid resources with enrollment, retention, and awarding optimization strategies.
Advise the AVP on budget strategy, financial risk, and program performance.
Reporting, Data & Decision Support Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, SQL) to monitor KPIs and budget utilization.
Produce institutional, state, and federal reports, as well as ad hoc analyses.
Provide data-driven insights to support enrollment strategy and resource allocation.
Compliance, Audit & Financial Controls Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and safeguard sensitive financial and student data.
Oversee reconciliation processes and ensure audit readiness across all funding sources.
Coordinate internal and external audits, including documentation, responses, and corrective actions.
Interpret and apply federal, state, institutional, and donor regulations to ensure compliant budget practices.
Monitor financial activity to mitigate risk; errors may result in audit findings or financial liability.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner with Finance, Foundation, Admissions, Enrollment Services, and other stakeholders to align budgets and reporting.
Communicate complex financial information clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Represent the department in institutional and external meetings, as needed.
Leadership & Operational Excellence Supervise three direct reports; assign work, manage performance, and support professional development.
Lead process improvements and automation of budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.
Support system access governance related to financial aid systems, as needed.
Develop and recommend policies and controls to strengthen compliance and financial oversight.
Data Security & Risk Management Safeguard student records and financial data in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
Maintain controls to protect sensitive information and ensure data integrity.
Represent the department in committees and presentations.
Maintain professional currency on regulations and best practices.
Support emergency operations as required.