Head of Compliance & Audit – Higher Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit. This role oversees the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including LEU and restored eligibility, and manages State Grant programs and SAP compliance.

It also administers university scholarship programs, communicates with campus departments on eligibility and policy matters, and supports audits with professional leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting complex federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
• Skills in data analysis, reconciling financial records, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, customer service, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including LEU, restored eligibility, and related Pell files.
• Manage State Grant programs and SAP compliance; administer scholarship programs and communicate eligibility policies.
• Support audit preparation and regulatory reviews, including state and federal audits and program reviews.
• Provide professional and operational support to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid leadership.
• Collaborate with campus departments on policy matters related to student eligibility and financial aid.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to confidentiality

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit. This role oversees the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including LEU and restored eligibility, and manages State Grant programs and SAP compliance.

It also administers university scholarship programs, communicates with campus departments on eligibility and policy matters, and supports audits with professional leadership.