Director of Financial Aid Compliance & Student Services

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

13 paid holidays

Vacation time

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a senior leader to guide financial aid compliance, policy development, and risk management across federal, state, and institutional requirements. You will oversee audits, program reviews, and regulatory reporting while partnering with leadership to advance compliant, student-centered service.

The role demands strategic vision, strong governance capabilities, and a focus on improving processes and controls within the financial aid organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Eight or more years in financial aid, scholarships, and compliance in higher education, including six years of management with a student population over 25,000.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the institution's financial aid compliance program.
• Interpret legislative and regulatory changes and advise executive leadership on impacts.
• Develop a comprehensive compliance framework for Title IV and related regulations.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment activities and mitigation strategies.
• Direct development, implementation, and governance of policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee program reviews, audits, and accreditation activities and responses.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align regulatory requirements with objectives.
• Design and oversee quality assurance, monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure data governance, privacy, security, and records retention compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Communication (verbal and written)

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kennesaw State University seeks a senior leader to guide financial aid compliance, policy development, and risk management across federal, state, and institutional requirements. You will oversee audits, program reviews, and regulatory reporting while partnering with leadership to advance compliant, student-centered service.

The role demands strategic vision, strong governance capabilities, and a focus on improving processes and controls within the financial aid organization.