Associate Director for Compliance, Reporting, and Training

Job Description

Reporting to the AVP of Enrollment Management/Director of University Scholarships and Financial Aid (USFA), the Associate Director for Compliance, Reporting, Training, and Project management will provide vision and leadership for compliance, reporting, training, and project management in University Scholarships and Financial Aid. This position will manage the development and deployment of annual and just-in-time training; ensure USFA maintains its compliance with Title IV, state, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies; and, set the priority and lead USFA’s new process development—specifically operationalizing opportunities for processing improvements and efficiencies. Additionally, this person will facilitate and conduct federal reporting (e.g. the FISAP), all State Reporting, and institutional financial aid reporting. Supervising at least one full-time position, this position serves as a member of the USFA leadership team, conducts outreach, advises students and families, as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and training/experience equating to an advanced degree or Master's degree in related field.
• Experience leading and conducting operations and business processes reviews and developing process evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal Title IV financial aid programs and previous financial aid administration experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret complex federal statutes and regulations. Strong command of COD, CPS, NSLDS, and financial aid processing systems. Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to effectively work with and communicate with a wide range of diverse constituents.
• Excellent time management skills and the experience managing multiple competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and comprehensive progressive experience working with Federal Student Aid and Scholarship programs.
• Experience supervising and managing people and projects.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience within a budget max salary range of $85,000 to $93,000

Review Date

Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, June 21st.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisha Farrier at lfarrier@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: June 6, 2022
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