State Aid Compliance Lead

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks a State Financial Aid Analyst to coordinate Michigan aid programs, ensure policy compliance, advise students, and collaborate with auditors. This professional will monitor eligibility, run data checks, and prepare reports for leadership.

Reporting to Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations, the role develops training, maintains filing processes, and supports FAFSA outreach, with some evenings or weekends required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years financial aid experience; 5 years preferred.
• Prior experience with Michigan policies, procedures, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate state financial aid programs totaling multi-million dollars for thousands of students.
• Advise staff and students on policy eligibility and financial aid questions.
• Ensure compliance with State regulations and act as liaison with state departments.
• Develop and administer state aid training for staff and other departments.

Skills

Problem solving

Process Improvement

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Technical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College seeks a State Financial Aid Analyst to coordinate Michigan aid programs, ensure policy compliance, advise students, and collaborate with auditors. This professional will monitor eligibility, run data checks, and prepare reports for leadership.

Reporting to Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations, the role develops training, maintains filing processes, and supports FAFSA outreach, with some evenings or weekends required.