Senior Compliance Officer

Lamar University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Beaumont, TEXAS
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number 20112870
Position Title Senior Compliance Officer
FTE 1.0
Position Type Staff
Department Student Financial Aid

Position Summary Information


Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
Reporting to the Director of Student Aid the Compliance and Training Officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the compliance staff. This position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs as well as assist with fiscal compliance efforts. The Compliance and Training Officer will provide training to see that each employee receives adequate education in all state and federal regulations.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
  • Participates in the data gathering and coordination for a successful annual financial aid audits, may serve as the lead representative for the FAQs during reviews, and assists in post-audit responses.
  • Responsible for creating & maintaining an ongoing regulatory training program for the staff within the Office of Student Aid to ensure that all student communications and publications align with federal regulations and university policies. Including, but not limited to working with external consultants.
  • Work with all areas of Enrollment Management to create and present specialized training relating to federal regulations and university policies relating to financial aid, scholarships, and veterans benefits in a customer service environment.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate the Financial Aid Compliance Policy in accordance with current regulatory guidelines and strategic direction established by federal, state, and other financial aid entities. In doing so, must maintain the Student Aid Handbook.
  • Monitor financial aid, scholarships and veterans affair processes by performing quality assurance testing on all operations processes within the Office of Student Aid.
  • Develop and ensure federal and state compliant content for financial aid websites and assists in the coordination of the relevancy, usefulness, and accuracy of information on other LU websites related to financial aid, and ensures overall compliance with federal consumer protection and disclosure requirements.
  • Working with the Student Aid leadership identify and implement process improvements within the financial aid department to increase student success, improve department efficiencies, reduce costs, and reduce student frustration in the financial aid processes
  • Tasks are accomplished by hiring new employees; performance evaluations; training new employees; addressing personnel decisions for direct subordinates and those under subordinates.
  • Creates, coordinates, and publishes an internal standard operating procedures (SOP) manuals for each area and specific function within operations and compliance and updates/communicates changes to assure compliance with regulatory and administrative requirements for Title IV federal student aid programs.
  • Supervise the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process, Return to Title IV process, compliance reporting, and the awarding of all loans, state and federal grants and scholarships within the Office of Student Aid to ensure compliance of state and federal aid programs.


Physical Requirements:
  • Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • State of Texas Retirement plans
  • Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
  • Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum three years’ work experience, preferably in financial aid, and/or finance, including one year supervisory experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to effectively and proactively network with all university professionals
  • Competency and proficiency using technology
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to issues relating to a versatile student body
EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Four years of financial aid experience preferably in higher education or compliance including one year supervisory experience
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Extensive financial aid knowledge of Title IV and state aid regulations
  • Experience with Ellucian Banner database
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary $65,788-85,524
Work Hours

Application Information


Posting Date 03/25/2024
Close Date 03/29/2024
Open Until Filled No
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