Financial Aid Compliance Officer
Overview
The Financial Aid Compliance Officer at University of Houston-Downtown safeguards the institution's financial aid administration by ensuring adherence to federal state and institutional requirements. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits while supporting compliance efforts across all programs.
What You'll Do9
- 1Identifies and assesses areas of regulatory risk within financial aid operations
- 2Conducts ongoing reviews to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- 3Develops internal control processes to maintain compliance standards
- 4Researches and interprets federal and state regulations for staff training
- 5Coordinates compliance reviews with internal and external auditors
- 6Maintains updated departmental policies aligned with current regulations
- 7Analyzes data to support informed decision-making about financial aid operations
- 8Demonstrates audit experience through PeopleSoft platform
- 9Communicates regulatory requirements and policy changes to stakeholders
Requirements6
- 15+ years experience in financial aid regulatory policies
- 2Bachelor`s degree in finance or related field
- 3Proven audit experience with PeopleSoft
- 4Ability to conduct extensive research and interpret complex regulations
- 5Strong analytical and communication skills for regulatory guidance
- 6Physical ability to perform office tasks without restrictions
Salary Insight
$43 - $47k per year
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