COORDINATOR / FINANCIAL AID COMPLIANCE

Position Summary

The Financial Aid Compliance Coordinator supports federal, state, and institutional financial aid compliance initiatives specifically around the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) changes within the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The position plays a critical role in implementing and monitoring regulatory changes resulting from OBBB, and ensuring the university remains compliant with all applicable federal financial aid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aid eligibility and conduct compliance reviews of student records and aid awards to identify and resolve potential regulatory issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational workflows to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Monitor compliance with federal loan eligibility requirements, annual and aggregate borrowing limits, and other Title IV regulations.
• Research regulatory guidance and provide recommendations to leadership regarding implementation and compliance requirements.
• Maintain procedures and assist with relevant communications (website updates, student communications, etc.) related to regulatory changes and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare communications and training materials related to regulatory changes and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training or policy guidance to financial aid staff regarding regulatory changes and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in financial aid counseling or in a higher education student service, or financial services related setting – OR – Associate’s degree and three years of experience in financial aid counseling, in a higher education student services, or financial services related setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure with high accuracy.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance, confidentiality and data integrity in accordance with FERPA, federal, state, and institutional aid policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in administering Title IV programs and interpreting federal and state regulations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, especially in applying professional judgment and reviewing aid eligibility.
• Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner, Regent, COD, NSLDS, FPP).
• NASFAA credentials or other professional certification in financial aid.
• Knowledge of Michigan financial aid programs.
• Experience developing and delivering training or policy guidance.