Compliance Specialist

Posting Information

Posting Number2027140

Posting/Functional TitleCompliance Specialist

University Pay Plan TitleCompliance Specialist

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentOffice of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Recruitment TypeOpen Recruiting

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Compensation (Monthly Salary or Hourly Rate)$4,619.81 - $5,416.67

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Progressively Responsible Work Experience in Financial Aid (Preferably > 5 Years)
• Attention to Detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Robust Financial Aid Compliance Experience
• Research Skills (preferably financial aid focused)
• Experience with modular academic calendars ( AOP ) and/or co-enrollment file processing
• Student SIS Experience (preferably Banner or Workday)
• Quality Assurance or Auditing Experience
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Effective Presentation Skills
• NASFAA Professional Credentials

Job Description

Financial Aid and Scholarships at Texas State University seeks an experienced financial aid professional to provide effective financial aid coverage to minimize compliance risk with federal, state, institutional, and departmental rules and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Compliance, the Financial Aid Compliance Specialist carries out operational quality assurance (QA) reviews and daily compliance monitoring in various high-risk areas (i.e., strategic co-enrollment partnership initiatives, modular Accelerated Online Programs ( AOP ), and return to Title IV calculations, etc.). This position also analyzes QA results to coordinate corrective action plans, provides compliance research support, and contributes to the office’s training efforts. This role’s focus is to minimize financial aid compliance risk to safeguard university aid eligibility.

Job Duties

The Financial Aid Compliance Specialist conducts daily QA file testing and audits on completed student records in high-risk programs and reviews data feeds from partner schools. The position reviews Program Specialist processing, including Return to Title IV, over awards, and aid distribution for modular programs, to ensure accurate aid administration. This role analyzes reviewed QA work, tracks results, reports error rates, and provides error-trend summaries to leadership. Additionally, the Compliance Specialist provides regulatory research support by finding citations, interpreting rule intent, and creating reports with source links and screenshots. Finally, this position assists with developing training materials, job aids, and reference guides, and delivers routine or team-specific refresher training.

Additional Information to Applicants

Additional Information

Occasional overnight travel and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required.

Job Open Date11/03/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)11/12/2026

Open Until FilledNo

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting Notices

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentation (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job - it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits:Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off:Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance:Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth:Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus:Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits:Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security:Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee - you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today.https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59068

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