Assistant Director of Compliance and Training

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking an Assistant Director of Compliance and Training within the Financial Aid office in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and serving as the primary trainer for SFA staff, while acting as a key resource during audits and reviews.

The position requires extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, supervisory experience, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects with cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in financial aid auditing and compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial aid regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, make workflow decisions and manage large complex projects independently.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director serves on the SFA leadership team and reports to the Associate Director of Operations & Regulations.
• Ensures institutional compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Acts as primary trainer for SFA staff and SME for audits and policy interpretation.
• Provides guidance and training, supports policy development and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborates with campus partners to mitigate risks and support effective administration of financial aid programs.

Skills

Financial aid auditing

Compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Policy interpretation

Tools

Crystal Reports

MS Access

Excel

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Assistant Director of Compliance and Training

Special Instructions Summary

Along with the completed application, please attach your updated resume and cover letter.

Position Information

Role Title

Role Title Education Administrator II

Role Code

Role Code 29134

Pay Band

Pay Band 05

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Director of Compliance and Training

Position Number

Position Number 00867A

Department

Department FINANCIAL AID

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Compliance and Training serves as a member of the Student Financial Aid ( SFA ) leadership team, reports to the Associate Director of Operations & Regulations, and is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations while serving as the primary trainer for SFA staff. The Assistant Director functions as a subject matter expert in financial aid compliance, provides guidance and training to staff, and contributes to policy development and strategic initiatives. The incumbent also serves as a key resource for federal, state, and institutional audits, program reviews, and policy interpretation, working collaboratively with campus partners to maintain regulatory integrity, mitigate risks, and support the effective administration of financial aid programs.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Demonstrated experience in financial aid auditing and compliance
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial aid regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, make workflow decisions and manage large complex projects independently
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations

Special licenses, registration or certification

N/A

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

Considerable supervisory and counseling services experience in a large university financial aid office serving undergraduate and graduate, traditional and non-traditional students.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Certification in computer software applications such as Crystal Reports, MS Access, and Excel.

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-campus position with a traditional schedule of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary non-negotiable $ - $65,000

Job Requisition Number

Job Requisition Number S03446

Job Open To

Job Open To General Public

Open Date

Open Date 11/02/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Cultureat [phone] or [e-mail] .

Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .