Associate Director of Compliance and 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

Position Title:

Associate Director of Compliance and Processing

About the Role:

The Associate Director for Financial Compliance and Processing is responsible for overseeing the financial aid processing team and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The Associate Director will ensure that Financial Assistance goals and targets are met, work closely with auditors, internally and externally, for annual and ad-hoc audits, review and research federal and state policies, and provide recommendations for policy changes to adhere to regulations.

Primary 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in financial aid or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, including understanding the requirements and regulations associated with different types of financial aid, such as grants, scholarships, and loans.
• Attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability to lead and supervise a team responsible for financial aid processing and compliance.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial aid issues and develop effective solutions, customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service and respond to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner is critical.

Required Documents

Resume Cover Letter

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University

At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars-Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement-aren't just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter-NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.