Director of Financial Aid Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

Bergen Community College; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free D

NJ State Pension Plan

Vacation days

Job summary

Bergen Community College seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead regulatory compliance, policy development, and data integrity across federal Title IV and state aid programs. You will supervise staff, manage audits, and coordinate with college administrators to ensure accurate packaging and timely disbursement of aid.

The role requires a Master’s degree, at least five years of managerial experience, and deep knowledge of FERPA and federal/state guidelines; strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in business administration, higher education, finance, counseling or related areas.
• Minimum of five years of progressively managerial experience within an institution.
• Strong knowledge of FERPA and federal/state guidelines/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance for Title IV federal student aid and state programs.
• Oversee development and updates to internal policies and procedures for the Financial Aid Department.
• Ensure student information system configurations meet regulatory requirements and conduct data audits for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Managing People

Communication

Customer and Student Focus

Building Relationships

Planning

Education

Master’s degree or higher in business administration, higher education, finance, counseling or related areas

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bergen Community College seeks a Director of Financial Aid to lead regulatory compliance, policy development, and data integrity across federal Title IV and state aid programs. You will supervise staff, manage audits, and coordinate with college administrators to ensure accurate packaging and timely disbursement of aid.

The role requires a Master’s degree, at least five years of managerial experience, and deep knowledge of FERPA and federal/state guidelines; strong leadership, communication, and