Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks and discounts for on-–

Discounts on local child care centers

Campus events and services discounts

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit to oversee the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, SAP compliance, and state grant programs. The role includes supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and quality assurance activities within the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Responsibilities include communicating policy matters to campus departments and providing leadership to the office while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in financial aid

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience analyzing data, reconciling financial records, and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including explaining complex regulations to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, customer service, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including reviewing LEU and restored eligibility.
• Manage State Grant programs and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) compliance.
• Administer various university scholarship programs and communicate with campus departments on eligibility and policy matters.
• Support audit preparation and regulatory reviews, including state, federal, and institutional audits and program reviews.

Skills

Regulations interpretation

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit

Working Title Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for Compliance and Audit. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the university’s Federal Pell Grant portfolio, including, but not limited to, reviewing Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used ( LEU ), restored eligibility, and any Pell Grant files received from the U.S. Department of Education.

The Senior Assistant Director will also manage State Grant programs and Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP ) compliance, administer various university scholarship programs, and communicate with campus departments regarding student eligibility and financial aid policy matters.

The Senior Assistant Director will support efforts related to audit preparation and regulatory review, supporting state, federal, and institutional audits, program reviews, and other quality assurance activities.

In addition, the position provides professional and operational support to the leadership team within the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience analyzing data, reconciling financial records, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulations and policies to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, compliance, customer service, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Two or more years of professional experience in higher education financial aid administration.
• Experience with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience administering state grant programs and responding to audit, compliance, or regulatory review requests.
• Knowledge of NCSEAA programs and North Carolina state financial aid regulations.
• Experience supporting quality assurance initiatives, audits, or compliance reviews in a higher education environment.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above