Remote Compliance Coordinator for Financial Aid

Pennsylvania-Higher-Education-Assistance-Agency-; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHEAA, a nonprofit student aid organization, seeks a Compliance Coordinator to join the State Grant & Special Programs Compliance Team. This fully remote role requires up to 50% travel and residence within the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, with headquarters in Harrisburg.

The position focuses on reviewing eligibility, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include program reviews, technical assistance, and collaboration with management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of compliance experience and a minimum of three years of post-secondary experience in financial aid administration.
• Demonstrates excellent public speaking skills with targeted market audience.
• Demonstrated advanced analysis and research skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects with moderate supervision.
• Strong contractual/regulation interpretation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be an independent self-starter.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid programs.
• Experience with institutional record-keeping and student accounts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance review/testing of post-secondary school student files related to the analysis and awarding of aid in the programs administered by PHEAA.
• Review school policies and procedures to ensure compliance with PHEAA requirements and federal regulations.
• Observe and appraise school operations and provide technical assistance to develop revised policies or procedures.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with management to evaluate program review data and resolve findings.
• Prepare program review correspondence detailing and analyzing findings, exceptions, and corrective measures.
• Review correspondence from institutions to determine corrective actions and assess financial liabilities.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in matters related to program reviews or examinations.
• Conduct analysis of statutes/regulations to determine appropriate institution procedures.
• Collaborate with USDE auditors for joint program reviews as needed.
• Identify potential risk and non-compliance and advise agency leadership on changes.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and review departmental procedures for programs.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent worker

Financial aid knowledge

Record-keeping

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PHEAA, a nonprofit student aid organization, seeks a Compliance Coordinator to join the State Grant & Special Programs Compliance Team. This fully remote role requires up to 50% travel and residence within the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, with headquarters in Harrisburg.

The position focuses on reviewing eligibility, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include program reviews, technical assistance, and collaboration with management