Senior Financial Aid Compliance Lead

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Financial Aid Compliance Officer to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules governing Title IV programs. You will work with the Financial Aid Office and campus partners to identify deficiencies, administer programs such as Pell, Direct Loans, and Work Study, and lead audits and policy updates.

The role requires supervisory responsibilities, effective communication, and the ability to train staff while staying current

Qualifications

• Proficiency in financial aid software and database systems.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience presenting to small and/or large groups.
• Experience partnering with others in the University community.

Responsibilities

• Maintains full compliance with rules governing federal financial aid funding.
• Interprets and communicates federal/state institutional regs for Title IV funds to admins, faculty, staff, and students.
• Leads administration of one or more financial aid programs (e.g., Pell, SEOG, Direct Loans, Work Study).
• Acts as liaison for audits and resolves audit findings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience presenting to groups

Experience partnering with university

Proficiency in financial aid software

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years financial aid experience

Master's degree + 2 years financial aid experience

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Financial Aid Compliance Officer to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules governing Title IV programs. You will work with the Financial Aid Office and campus partners to identify deficiencies, administer programs such as Pell, Direct Loans, and Work Study, and lead audits and policy updates.

The role requires supervisory responsibilities, effective communication, and the ability to train staff while staying current