Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Associate Director of Compliance, Financial Aid
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Financial Aid
Department	Dir Financial Aid
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director of Compliance, Financial Aid for University Enrollment Services. The Associate University Director of Enrollment Services Compliance (AUDESC), reports directly to the Sr. Associate Director of Finance/Compliance. This position serves as the institution’s primary resource on federal and state laws and regulations by identifying, interpreting, and monitoring compliance with all federal and state regulations impacting the University Office of Financial Aid and University Registrar to ensure consistent compliance. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Monitors federal and state regulations and communicates requirements that do not directly impact the compliant processing of financial aid, but that are requirements of the University as a TIV and TVII participating institution, such as consumer information and enrollment reporting. Responsible for training of staff across the university at all of the Offices of Financial Aid on new, changing regulations and their impact on processing. Manages training cross departmentally as necessary to ensure compliance. Responsible for managing university audits, external audits, program reviews and for developing a TIV compliance audit program, identifying areas of non-compliance and potential corrective actions that will impact the university. Coordinates with the University Internal Auditor to provide compliance advisory services to other departments or in evaluating the University’s risk relating to federal and state compliance. Creates and maintains the university financial aid/ registrar’s policies and procedures manual. Works closely with other university departments, such as student accounting, registrar, and academic units to ensure compliance. Oversees the NCAA budget construction in addition to the university annual budgets. The on-going updating of the university’s ECAR will be this person’s responsibility. Serves as a university and community resource person and represents the university to outside groups.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	116658.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	147658.000
Annual Maximum Salary	178658.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 5 years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must demonstrate knowledge of federal and state regulations and have experience working in a large complex, multi-campus environment. Must demonstrate strong communication, writing, superior organizational and planning skills. Demonstrated analytic skills, proficiency using automated financial aid systems, and experience as a senior level manager in a higher educational setting.
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum of ten years of direct financial aid experience Proficiency with standard office software application Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent problem solving skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2810
Posting Open Date	10/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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