Senior Director, Financial Aid Compliance & 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

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PeopleSoft

Job description

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.