Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit. This position oversees and manages the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including reviewing Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU), restored eligibility, and Pell Grant files received from the U.S. Department of Education. The role also manages State Grant programs and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) compliance, administers university scholarship programs, and communicates with campus departments about student eligibility and financial aid policies.

The Senior Assistant Director supports audit preparation and regulatory review, including state, federal, and institutional audits, program reviews, and other quality assurance activities. The position also provides professional and operational support to the leadership team within the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience analyzing data, reconciling financial records, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulations and policies to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, compliance, customer service, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of professional experience in higher education financial aid administration.
• Experience with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience administering state grant programs and responding to audit, compliance, or regulatory review requests.
• Knowledge of NCSEAA programs and North Carolina state financial aid regulations.
• Experience supporting quality assurance initiatives, audits, or compliance reviews in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including reviewing Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU), restored eligibility, and Pell Grant files received from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Manage State Grant programs and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) compliance.
• Administer various university scholarship programs.
• Communicate with campus departments regarding student eligibility and financial aid policy matters.
• Support preparation for and responses to state, federal, and institutional audits, program reviews, regulatory reviews, and other quality assurance activities.
• Provide professional and operational support to the leadership team within the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed