Senior Financial Aid Lead – Verification & Compliance

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Senior Financial Aid Administrator to lead verification and eligibility processes within the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. You will oversee compliance, provide expert counseling, and train staff to ensure accurate, timely aid processing.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with several years in financial aid administration, strong knowledge of federal/state aid rules, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of financial aid administration and/or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead a team, manage multiple tasks, and adhere to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification processing and reporting within the FAS Office.
• Ensure compliance, quality assurance, and efficiency of eligibility processes.
• Provide expert counseling to students and families and train team members.
• Monitor regulatory updates and advise leadership on best practices.
• Participate in outreach events and collaborate with campus partners.

Skills

Financial aid administration

Policy & procedures

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Diplomacy

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Senior Financial Aid Administrator to lead verification and eligibility processes within the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. You will oversee compliance, provide expert counseling, and train staff to ensure accurate, timely aid processing.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with several years in financial aid administration, strong knowledge of federal/state aid rules, and proven leadership.