Associate Director, Financial Aid Compliance & Processing

Northern Kentucky University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Associate Director of Compliance and Processing to lead the Financial Assistance Processing team and ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional rules.

The role partners with auditors, reviews policies, oversees EFT rosters, and directs grant and scholarship processing, with a focus on accuracy, leadership, and responsive service to students and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in financial aid or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations applicable to Financial Aid.
• Research federal and state policies and procedures that may be used as a guide for training.
• Retrieve, update, process and reconcile state and federal aid rosters (EFT).
• Responsible for awarding of grant funds and scholarships, as directed by the Office of Comptroller and Campus Community.
• Provide reports and write responses to USED.
• Supervises the Financial Assistance Processing team.
• Provides leadership/overnight to NCAA financial aid compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Associate Director of Compliance and Processing to lead the Financial Assistance Processing team and ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional rules.

The role partners with auditors, reviews policies, oversees EFT rosters, and directs grant and scholarship processing, with a focus on accuracy, leadership, and responsive service to students and campus partners.