Coordinator, Financial Aid Compliance

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105533 Salary Information Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff! We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $47,476 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks) A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center FRS retirement and other options Professional Development and Paid Tuition Free on campus parking Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION

The Coordinator of Financial Aid Compliance is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant administration of federal and state financial aid programs in accordance with evolving Title IV regulations. This position coordinates the authorization, monitoring, and oversight of financial aid disbursements while safeguarding institutional compliance and mitigating regulatory and financial risk. This position will require analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and effective cross-functional collaboration to ensure the integrity of financial aid systems and processes. The Coordinator also supports the implementation of regulatory changes, contributes to operational improvements, and helps maintain compliance within a complex and fast-paced financial aid environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates and monitors the administration of federal and state financial aid programs to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations, including upcoming regulatory changes. Interpret federal guidance and implement institutional processes that align with compliance requirements and audit standards. 2. Oversees and authorizes financial aid disbursements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to eligibility criteria. Monitor disbursement activity to mitigate institutional liability and ensure proper use of funds. 3. Serves as a functional lead in troubleshooting and resolving issues within PeopleSoft and Oracle Student Financial Planning (SFP). Collaborate with IT and technical teams to support system configuration, integration, and optimization aligned with regulatory requirements. 4. Coordinates the institution's Direct Loan programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to loan origination, disbursement, and borrower eligibility. 5. Partners with the Office of Finance and Budget and other institutional stakeholders to reconcile and balance daily and weekly financial aid authorization and disbursement activity. 6. Coordinates required reporting to external agencies, including Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), NSLDS, and Return of Title IV (R2T4) processes. Ensure timely and accurate reporting while reducing institutional exposure to liabilities. 7. Coordinates ongoing and mid-year monitoring of student eligibility, including enrollment, disbursement conditions, and regulatory requirements 8. Identifies opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance compliance frameworks in response to regulatory changes and operational needs 9. Provides guidance and training to staff on system usage, regulatory updates, and best practices. Support cross-departmental problem solving and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures 10. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Business, Finance, or other related fields. 2. Two years of experience in the financial aid field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Progressively responsible experience at the professional level in the financial aid field. 2. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar programs, specifically Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

1. Knowledge of state college philosophy and system of higher education. 2. Detail-oriented with a focus on risk mitigation and audit readiness and effective cross-functional collaboration and communication. 3. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. 4. Ability to translate regulatory guidance into operational processes. 5. Familiarity with PeopleSoft Systems and web application processes. 6. Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word. Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom. 7. Strong knowledge of State and Title IV regulations and compliance frameworks, including reporting deadline requirements. 8. Technical knowledge of monitoring enrollment management for compliance with return of funds within designated timeframes. 9. Ability to work in a faced-paced environment. 10. Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor. 11. Commitment to working in a multicultural environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Works inside an office environment. 2. May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. This description in no ways states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.