Compliance Associate Jobs in Merrill, MI (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3929
Position Number
72735
Type of Recruitment
External
Position Title
COORDINATOR / FINANCIAL AID COMPLIANCE
Position Summary
The Financial Aid Compliance Coordinator is responsible for supporting federal, state, and institutional financial aid compliance initiatives specifically around the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) changes within the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The position will play a critical role in implementing and monitoring regulatory changes resulting from OBBB, and in ensuring the university remains compliant with all applicable federal financial aid regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring aid eligibility, conducting compliance reviews, analyzing student records, maintaining procedures, and assisting with relevant communications (website updates, student communications, etc.).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in financial aid counseling or in a higher education student service, or financial services related setting - OR - Associate's degree and three years of experience in financial aid counseling, in a higher education student services, or financial services related setting.
Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure with high accuracy.
Commitment to maintaining compliance, confidentiality and data integrity in accordance with FERPA, federal, state, and institutional aid policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in administering Title IV programs and interpreting federal and state regulations.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, especially in applying professional judgment and reviewing aid eligibility.
Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner, Regent, COD, NSLDS, FPP).
NASFAA credentials or other professional certification in financial aid.
Knowledge of Michigan financial aid programs.
Experience developing and delivering training or policy guidance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Program Administration:
Assists with implementation of regulatory changes, including provisions established through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).
Develops, documents, and maintains policies, procedures, and operational workflows to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Conduct compliance reviews of student records and aid awards to identify and resolve potential regulatory issues.
Monitors compliance with federal loan eligibility requirements, annual and aggregate borrowing limits, and other Title IV regulations.
Researches regulatory guidance and provides recommendations to leadership regarding implementation and compliance requirements.
Loan Eligibility Monitoring and Review:
Monitors student loan eligibility and borrowing limits.
Reviews and monitors Parent PLUS Loan annual and aggregate limits.
Monitors grandfathered ("legacy") student populations and ensure compliance with applicable federal provisions.
Reviews enrollment status changes and evaluate impacts on federal aid eligibility.
Utilizing reporting tools, monitors and performs loan proration calculations for students enrolled less than full-time.
Identifies, researches, and resolves discrepancies affecting aid eligibility and compliance.
Communication development:
Prepares communications and training materials related to regulatory changes and compliance initiatives.
Develops student communications on changes and impact.
Further develops the OSFA websites regarding OBBB changes.
Provides training and guidance to financial aid staff regarding regulatory changes and compliance requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Employee Group
Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range
$44,000 - $55,000
Division
Student Recruitment & Retention
Department
Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
Position Status
Provisional
Position End Date
08/31/2029
Employment Status
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
12 month
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes