Compliance and Training Coordinator

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a Compliance and Training Coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Compliance and will lead key compliance initiatives, develop training resources, and strengthen staff knowledge and internal controls.

The role handles regulatory interpretation, risk management, and program oversight while supporting students and families.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately award and revise financial aid according to Title IV regulations.
• Experience in a Financial Aid Office.
• Knowledge of Title IV programs and regulations.
• Experience working with underrepresented, high-need student populations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear staff guidance.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Risk Management
• Training Development and Materials
• Operational Program Oversight
• Advising Students and Families
• Support Students Traveling Abroad

Skills

Title IV regulations knowledge

Financial aid administration

Student advising

Communication skills

Independent work

Inclusive excellence

Regulatory guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

For additional information please contact: Bobbi Jo Williams at [e-mail] or 541-737-2241.

Job Summary

The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a Compliance and Training Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Join our Office of Financial Aid as a Compliance and Training Coordinator and play a vital role in strengthening regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and staff development. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Compliance, you’ll lead key compliance initiatives, oversee critical programs, and serve as a subject matter expert in federal financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional to make a meaningful impact by developing effective training resources, enhancing staff knowledge, and ensuring access to accurate, consistent, and up-to-date information. You’ll also support internal reviews, identify compliance risks, and drive process improvements that strengthen internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance and Risk Management
• Training Development and Materials
• Operational Program Oversight
• Advising Students and Families
• Support Students Traveling Abroad

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in field of choice.
• A minimum of three years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office, demonstrating ability to accurately award and revise financial aid according to Title IV aid regulations.
• Current working knowledge of Title IV financial aid programs and regulations.
• Experience working with underrepresented, high financial need student populations.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance for staff, students, and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is Student Service Administration, Business, or other related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining staff training materials, procedural documentation, presentations, online learning resources, and onboarding materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and experience developing or maintaining learning management system content, preferably Canvas.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, internal audits, quality assurance reviews, or risk assessments within financial aid or another regulated higher education environment.
• Fluent in a second language, preferably Spanish.
• Ellucian Banner and/or Workday experience.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Occasional evening and weekend work for Outreach events. Hybrid/remote work schedule may be offered, as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.

Salary Range

$62,000-$75,000

Anticipated Start Date

2027-01-01

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].