Associate Director of Financial Aid - Compliance

Job Title: Associate Director of Financial Aid - Compliance Agency: East Texas A&M University Department: Financial Aid Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Location: Dallas, Texas Job Type: Staff SUMMARY The Associate Director of Financial Aid - Compliance provides strategic leadership and oversight of federal, state, and institutional financial aid compliance programs, including compliance related to Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarship, this position ensures the University's financial aid administration complies with applicable regulations, policies, and industry standards while minimizing institutional risk. As a member of the Financial Aid leadership team, the Associate Director is responsible for compliance oversight, regulatory interpretation, policy development, quality assurance, audits, reporting, reconciliation, and continuous improvement of financial aid operations. The position collaborates extensively with campus stakeholders to establish effective internal controls and support compliant administration of financial aid programs. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources. IMMIGRATION & VISA INFORMATION A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance Leadership and Regulatory Oversight Lead and manage the University's financial aid compliance program, ensuring adherence to federal Title IV, state, and institutional requirements. Monitor regulatory changes, interpret new guidance, assess operational impacts, and implement compliant processes and procedures. Advise leadership regarding compliance risks, internal controls, and corrective actions. Title IV Compliance Oversee compliance functions including SAP, R2T4, verification, professional judgment, eligibility determination, disbursement requirements, consumer information, reconciliation, federal reporting, and related Title IV activities. Provide subject matter expertise and compliance oversight for traditional and non-traditional academic programs, including CBE programs. Provide leadership and compliance oversight for Competency-Based Education (CBE) and other nontraditional academic programs, including program implementation reviews, policy development, quality assurance, regulatory monitoring, and staff training. Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to ensure compliance, data integrity, and effective administration of financial aid programs across all delivery models. #J-18808-Ljbffr tamus