Financial Aid Compliance officer

About the role

Job Title Financial Aid Compliance officer Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department 17120415 Office Of Student Financial Aid Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M University-Kingsville Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here . Position Overview The Financial Aid Compliance Officer, under the direction of the Director and Associate Director, provides critical support for the general accounting, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting of all student financial aid programs. This role is responsible for ensuring that Federal, State, and Institutional programs are managed in strict accordance with legal mandates. The compliance officer helps lead financial aid compliance audit processes and resolve issues, maintaining the institution's administrative capability and fiscal integrity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Support Performs systematic quality checks on verification files, special/unusual circumstances (Professional Judgments), and other sensitive awarding processes. Assists with conducting presentations, seminars, and/or workshops or students and professional development training. Compliance and Policy Implementation Develops, implements, and maintains a robust compliance program designed to detect, prevent, and resolve regulatory discrepancies. Updates and maintains the Financial Aid Procedures Manual to ensure all institutional practices reflect current federal and state regulations. Identifies and documents changes in federal/state law and assesses their impact on existing awarding workflows. Completes Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations and oversees mandatory student notifications within federally mandated timeframes. Plays a lead role in preparing for and completing required annual financial aid compliance audits. Special Projects and Reporting Manages and reconciles all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs to ensure fund accuracy. Compiles and submits required reports for Federal and State agencies, as well as the Texas A&M University System. Leads and assists with comprehensive end-of-year reporting and close-out requirements. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Provides high-level customer service and technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Other Duties The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience - Three (3) years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications Functions and operations of higher education institutions Recruitment and marketing principles and practices Ability to: Multitask and work collaboratively with others Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Present information clearly and concisely Knowledge of account reconciliations Collect, analyze, and report on various types of data sets Other Requirements Other Requirements and Factors This position is security sensitive This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements Travel may be required Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Why Join the Javelina Nation? Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-dri