Senior Compliance & Audit Lead – Higher Education

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

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