Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit to manage the Federal Pell Grant portfolio and oversee SAP compliance. The role administers scholarship programs and supports audit preparation, regulatory reviews, and policy communication to campus departments.

Minimum education comprises a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying complex regulations in federal/state/institutional programs.
• Analytical and communication skills to interpret policy and communicate financial aid information to departments.
• Understanding of financial aid regulations and SAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Federal Pell Grant portfolio including LEU reviews and restored eligibility.
• Manage State Grant programs and ensure SAP compliance.
• Administer scholarship programs and communicate financial aid policies to campus departments.
• Support audit preparation and regulatory reviews for state, federal, and institutional audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years experience

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit. The role involves managing the university's Federal Pell Grant portfolio, overseeing State Grant programs and SAP compliance, administering scholarship programs, and supporting audit preparation and regulatory reviews. The position also provides operational support to the leadership within the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Highlights

• Oversee and manage Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including reviewing Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) and restored eligibility.
• Manage State Grant programs and ensure Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) compliance.
• Administer various university scholarship programs and communicate financial aid policies to campus departments.
• Support audit preparation and regulatory review activities for state, federal, and institutional audits and quality assurance.
• Provide professional and operational support to leadership in the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations required.
• Preferred experience with student information systems such as Banner or PeopleSoft, and knowledge of NCSEAA programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
• Educational requirement: Master's or Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Compensation range: $75,000 to $84,000 annually.