Assistant Director of Athletics and Compliance

The Assistant Director of Athletics and Compliance provides direct operational support to the Director of Financial Aid, ensures all financial aid functions are performed efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with all institutional, State, and Federal regulations, and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of Policy and Procedures Manual. Recommends, interprets, administers, and updates financial aid policies in compliance with federal, state, NCAA, and contractual regulations;
• Monitors communications from the Department of Education and professional agencies to stay abreast of current regulations, policy guidance and best practices, as well as identify and report related impacts;
• Regularly conducts internal audit reviews and effectively communicate findings and TIV compliant recommendations to the Director and relevant points of contact;
• Reviews student records to ensure compliance with federal and state standards regarding satisfactory academic progress and grade point average requirements;
• Participates and represents the college at local, state, and national conferences, and represents the Financial Aid Office on compliance panels or presentations;
• Coordinates staff trainings on federal, state, and institutional regulations; reviews and makes recommendations to ensure institutional policies and procedures are updated on a regular and consistent basis.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated success in managing provision of in-depth communication/contact with students and families via e-mail, telephone, and in-person;
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs and regulations essential;
• High level of competency in Financial Aid Administration (Title IV, State Aid Programs, Institutional Aid-both merit and need-based), and Student Information Systems;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail;
• Skill in managing in-depth contact with students and families via e-mail, telephone, and in-person with finesse.