Compliance Coordinator

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their fulltime Compliance Coordinator in the Office of Student Affairs. Under the supervision of the Director of College Services, the position is responsible for providing training and policy assistance in compliance with Title IV and Georgia Financial Aid for all TCSG Colleges. The Compliance Coordinator provides policy support in the areas of Financial Aid and Registrar to the System Office and 22 technical colleges. Services include: participate in college risk assessments, policy and procedure reviews, interpretation of federal and state regulations (Title IV, HOPE, FERPA, etc), and coordinate financial aid and/or registrar peer group meetings. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel through the state of Georgia will be required. The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.  The work location is hybrid with occasional time at System Office, 1800 Century Place, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct FA, and Registrar training; provide guidance and recommend corrective actions for the system office and colleges in areas of reporting and compliance.
• Assist the technical colleges with development and implementation of policies and procedures related to financial aid and student records.
• Possess the ability to identify system or procedural problems and recommend appropriate response; analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action; know and use resources to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Assist colleges in identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
• Conduct college desk reviews including; policies & procedures, verification, enrollment reporting, Return to Title IV, campus based programs and state aid.
• Assist with college preparation and response to state A133 audits and Federal Program Reviews.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding financial aid and student records.
• Coordinate and participate in yearly peer reviews for Financial Aid, Academics, Registrar and Business Offices.
• Work in conjunction with all college functional departments (Financial Aid, Business Office, Registrar, Academics and Admissions) to ensure compliance and identify potential areas of opportunity for growth and efficiency.
• Some travel to colleges for onsite support and/or reviews.
• Attend financial aid and/or other student affairs related conferences.
• Perform other student affairs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate’s degree in a related field *and* three years of work-related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

•  Five years of experience in a college financial aid and/or registrar office, with one year of leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Experience with Banner (SIS) functions and processes.
• Experience with Title IV Federal Aid and State of Georgia Financial Aid programs.
• Experience with leading training sessions and conducting live/virtual presentations.
• Experience working within the TCSG system and/or the system colleges.
• Familiarity with National Student Clearinghouse Reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with BlackBoard, CampusLogic and DegreeWorks

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

• Familiar with setting up and executing student affairs processes in Banner SIS
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex processes, solve problems and multi-task in conjunction with various departments
• Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution for compliance
• Ability to work as part of a statewide higher education community recognizing diverse needs of individual colleges
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the college and the system office
• Ability to read and interpret complex regulatory documents and evaluate their impact on policy and procedures