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Department:Strategic Enrollment | Financial Aid
Job Description
The Student Financial Aid (SFA) Compliance and Quality Assurance Specialist within the Office of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) is part of the Compliance and Athletic Aid team in SFA and performs administrative functions, policy research, quality audit assessment and monitoring, analytical communication and organizational support. This position reports to the Compliance and Athletic Aid, Director.
Duties include assisting with assessing and measuring key compliance standards within SFA by conducting regular quality assessment reviews (audits), assisting with analysis and reform of financial aid policies, procedures and overall activities relative to compliance with state, federal and institutional regulations. Researches and responds to internal and external compliance inquiries, assists with annual audits, records and retention, maintenance of the SFA policy and procedure manuals. Contributes to the development and facilitation of compliance related training for staff and external partners. Maintains current knowledge of state, federal and university regulations.
Serves as a cross-trained team member on athletic aid administration including customer service, counseling, aid processing, reporting and maintenance of data in compliance software system. Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and Big 10 Conference rules and regulations and the intersection with Title IV federal requirements.
Participates in office-wide projects and initiatives. Serves as back-up to all areas of the office, completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities
70% Compliance/Quality Assurance duties include assisting with assessing and measuring key compliance standards within SFA by conducting regular quality assessment reviews (audits), assisting with analysis and reform of financial aid policies, procedures and overall activities relative to compliance with state, federal and institutional regulations. Researches and responds to internal and external compliance inquiries, assists with annual audits, records and retention, maintenance of the SFA policy and procedure manuals. Contributes to the development and facilitation of compliance related training for staff and external partners. Maintains current knowledge of state, federal and university regulations.
20% Serves as a cross-trained team member on athletic aid administration including customer service, counseling, aid processing, reporting and maintenance of data in compliance software system. Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and Big 10 Conference rules and regulations and the intersection with Title IV federal requirements.
10% Participates in office-wide projects and initiatives. Serves as back-up to all areas of the office, completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required. Experience in Microsoft Office including Excel.
Desired: 1-3 years’ experience in the administration Title IV financial aid such as verification, awarding, disbursement, Return to Title IV. Knowledge of student financial aid regulations and aid delivery. Experience in conducting quality reviews, PeopleSoft is preferred and working with federal student aid sites such as NSLDS, COD.
This position requires successful completion of a background and credit check.
Additional Information
The hourly rate for this position is $24.76/hour.
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Career Roadmap
Function: Legal & Compliance
Sub-Function: Compliance
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Job Level: S1 Entry
Location:Student Academic Services (0160)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Department:Strategic Enrollment | Financial Aid
Job Description
The Student Financial Aid (SFA) Compliance and Quality Assurance Specialist within the Office of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) is part of the Compliance and Athletic Aid team in SFA and performs administrative functions, policy research, quality audit assessment and monitoring, analytical communication and organizational support. This position reports to the Compliance and Athletic Aid, Director.
Duties include assisting with assessing and measuring key compliance standards within SFA by conducting regular quality assessment reviews (audits), assisting with analysis and reform of financial aid policies, procedures and overall activities relative to compliance with state, federal and institutional regulations. Researches and responds to internal and external compliance inquiries, assists with annual audits, records and retention, maintenance of the SFA policy and procedure manuals. Contributes to the development and facilitation of compliance related training for staff and external partners. Maintains current knowledge of state, federal and university regulations.
Serves as a cross-trained team member on athletic aid administration including customer service, counseling, aid processing, reporting and maintenance of data in compliance software system. Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and Big 10 Conference rules and regulations and the intersection with Title IV federal requirements.
Participates in office-wide projects and initiatives. Serves as back-up to all areas of the office, completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities
70% Compliance/Quality Assurance duties include assisting with assessing and measuring key compliance standards within SFA by conducting regular quality assessment reviews (audits), assisting with analysis and reform of financial aid policies, procedures and overall activities relative to compliance with state, federal and institutional regulations. Researches and responds to internal and external compliance inquiries, assists with annual audits, records and retention, maintenance of the SFA policy and procedure manuals. Contributes to the development and facilitation of compliance related training for staff and external partners. Maintains current knowledge of state, federal and university regulations.
20% Serves as a cross-trained team member on athletic aid administration including customer service, counseling, aid processing, reporting and maintenance of data in compliance software system. Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and Big 10 Conference rules and regulations and the intersection with Title IV federal requirements.
10% Participates in office-wide projects and initiatives. Serves as back-up to all areas of the office, completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required. Experience in Microsoft Office including Excel.
Desired: 1-3 years’ experience in the administration Title IV financial aid such as verification, awarding, disbursement, Return to Title IV. Knowledge of student financial aid regulations and aid delivery. Experience in conducting quality reviews, PeopleSoft is preferred and working with federal student aid sites such as NSLDS, COD.
This position requires successful completion of a background and credit check.
Additional Information
The hourly rate for this position is $24.76/hour.
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Career Roadmap
Function: Legal & Compliance
Sub-Function: Compliance
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Job Level: S1 Entry
Location:Student Academic Services (0160)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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