Job Title

Associate Director of Compliance and Training

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Financial Aid Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Associate Director of Compliance and Training, under general direction, lends direct support to Executive Director for management and general administration of scholarship and student financial aid programs. Provides leadership and direction to Assistant Directors and staff in planning, development, coordination, and delivery of their respective areas to meet needs of students and goals of department. Serves as Campus Service Authority (CSA). Work hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm or as work requirements indicate with occasional before/after hours during peak times, as well as occasional Saturday events.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the university.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, supervision, and direction for staff development and training within the Department of Student Financial Assistance Services.

• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Student Financial Assistance Services, Directors of Scholarships and Veteran Services, and other staff as charged by the Executive Director, to ensure that responsibility for administration and implementation for all critical processes across the department are clearly assigned, assumed, and shared by at least two parties on a primary and secondary basis.

• Creates and updates training guides for staff and student workers. Conduct training sessions.

• Oversight and management of reconciliation of federal, state, institutional, and private loan aid programs.

• Assesses program effectiveness and makes recommendations for improvements.

• Oversees operation and administration of Financial Aid website updates.

• Assists Executive Director with formulating department policies and procedures and implementing strategic priorities.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local program regulations and audits and takes appropriate corrective action.

• Responsible for updating forms to adhere to changing state and federal regulations.

• Assists with the preparation of federal, state, and operational reports.

• Maintains master calendar of all federal, state, and agency reporting dates to ensure compliance.

• Other duties as assigned, including assisting with student traffic via phone, email, appointments, and events.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Eight years of related experience in higher education

Preferred:

• Experience in financial aid.

• Experience with Ellucian Banner Student Information System

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy, professionalism and a customer service mindset.

• Knowledge of financial aid counseling, verification, rules and regulations.

• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs.

• Ability to work individually or as a team in a dynamic organization.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend, give and follow both written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to organize and make decisions.

• Ability to relate well with the Tarleton State University student.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and judgment in dealing with all customers.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The starting salary is commensurate with experience with a rage of range is $65,370 to $92,831. Final salary may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.