Central Piedmont is currently accepting applications for the position of
Program Coordinator – Regulatory Evaluation - (Financial Aid)
Job ID: req5230
Position Closing Date: March 3, 2023 or Open Until Filled

GENERAL FUNCTION AND JOB DUTIES

General Function

The Program Coordinator of Regulatory Evaluation will be responsible for the efficient review and assessment of student award files to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This is particularly beneficial as Financial Aid is subjected to audits by external entities. The Program coordinator provides autonomous oversight for assessing the outreach, implementation, management, and reconciliation efforts related to awarding and disbursement of financial aid funds. This position serves as an
institutional and regulatory liaison with federal, state, or local stakeholders, a program policy expert, and a senior Financial aid and Veteran’s Affairs project manager.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Independently manage and provide critical and direct oversight for assessing regulatory compliance for the awarding process.

2. Performs Specialist duties to include: determining aid eligibility, processing awards, and providing consultations to financial aid applicants and prospective student groups.

3. Utilize advance project management skills to conduct complex program data analyses, generate analytical reports, and interpret dashboards for managerial decision-making.

4. Provides leadership for Regulatory Evaluation via committee participation, communications with external stakeholders, and contributions to the strategic planning and evaluation processes.

5. Through Regulatory Evaluation, monitors program funds for awarding and disbursement compliance according to required federal and state statutes and regulations. Establishes quality assurance strategies for the effective delivery of program aid awards to students to support institutional retention and recruitment goals.

6. Coordinates the assessment activities for Regulatory Evaluations, including setting goals and priorities, clarifying policy, and developing internal control procedures.

7. Through Regulatory Evaluation, monitors the reconciliation of aid funds to ensure institutional compliance and to demonstrate administrative capability as required by regulations. Monitors fund balances, disbursements, adjustments, Return to Title IV calculations and year-end closeout procedures.

8. Serves as the primary Regulatory Evaluation policy and implementation liaison between the Financial Aid/Veteran Affairs Office and applicable federal, state and local entities.

9. Certifies and tests the accuracy of the annual program setup for Regulatory Evaluation processes in Colleague, including the following modules: financial aid, auto packager, communications management, and satisfactory academic progress

10. Serves as an institutional program subject-matter expert for Regulatory Evaluation, including all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and administrative responsibilities.

11. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

Strong Organizational, accounting and analytical skills

Expertise in the implementation of financial aid and veterans’ affairs policies and programs

Knowledge of applicable financial aid federal and state statutes and regulations governing assistance programs

Strong computer and technology skills and knowledge of financial aid software applications

Ability to identify challenges and implement solutions

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of CPCC enrollment processes and requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business, Accounting or related field and at least 1 to 2 years or related work experience

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
• College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
• Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
• All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is $47,817 - $74,118. Pay grade for this position is L. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Professional. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. Central Piedmont offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT Central Piedmont

Notice of Nondiscrimination
As a recipient of federal funds, Central Piedmont is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities. Central Piedmont Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities, including in the context of admission or employment.