Student Financial Aid Compliance Specialist

Ottawa University; Ottawa, Surprise (KS, AZ); Remote; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to manage Title IV aid processes across multiple sites and programs. You will interpret federal and state regulations, review student applications, and produce accurate award packages while ensuring timely disbursements and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with student services, advisors, and families. You will operate from our Ottawa, Kansas campus with potential coordination across additional campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Prior Title IV Financial Aid experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and mathematics skills.
• Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail are essential.
• Self-starter who can work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Email students from JFA system processing documents missing to support the Student Financial Services Advisor.
• Review student application information for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile discrepancies and ensure compliance with Federal and State Regulations.
• Implement Federal and State regulations through a thorough knowledge of how they affect student Financial Aid.
• Identify potential problem areas and know what needs to be done to resolve them so the institution remains compliant.
• Participate in webinars and workshops to remain current with Federal and State regulations.
• Monitor and enforce Federal and State regulations governing aid programs at multiple sites.
• Conduct need analysis for each student and develop award packages.
• Determine the amount and timing of student aid disbursements and apply funds to the student’s account.
• Work with student advisors, students and families to ensure timely processing of applications and sufficient funding.
• Review, verify, maintain status of pending loan and grant disbursements.
• Collaborate with others and support workload; communicate effectively and share resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematics

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Financial aid software

JFA system

Job description

Ottawa University is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to manage Title IV aid processes across multiple sites and programs. You will interpret federal and state regulations, review student applications, and produce accurate award packages while ensuring timely disbursements and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with student services, advisors, and families. You will operate from our Ottawa, Kansas campus with potential coordination across additional campuses.