Senior Financial Aid Compliance Lead

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (PPO)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Paid holidays and time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to administer diverse federal, state, and institutional programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping. You will identify eligible students, reconcile funds, monitor eligibility, and support scholarships while collaborating with campus partners and external agencies.

Responsibilities include statewide program oversight, audit support, and outreach for student services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial aid, student services, or related administrative role.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations (e.g., Title IV).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping.
• Experience with databases or student information systems (Datatel/Colleague, ImageNow).
• Experience with CPS, COD, NSLDS, R2T4, G5, and National Student Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state financial aid programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee fund reconciliation, eligibility monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Support audits and maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Assist with institutional scholarships and student outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies on policy and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Database experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Datatel/Colleague

ImageNow

CPS

COD

NSLDS

R2T4

G5

National Student Clearinghouse

Job description

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to administer diverse federal, state, and institutional programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping. You will identify eligible students, reconcile funds, monitor eligibility, and support scholarships while collaborating with campus partners and external agencies.

Responsibilities include statewide program oversight, audit support, and outreach for student services.