Associate Director of Financial Aid - Compliance
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/01/2025 Classification Title Advising and Student Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Associate Director of Financial Aid - Compliance Department 331241 - FAO Financial Aid Position Number D98902 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. Position Summary Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid, the Associate Director for Compliance provides strategic leadership in interpreting and implementing federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations. This position ensures the university’s financial aid operations meet all compliance requirements across Title IV Federal Student Aid programs, state-funded aid, and institutional programs.
Serving as the department’s chief compliance officer, this role requires substantial independent judgment, confidentiality, and high-level decision-making. The Associate Director builds strong, collaborative relationships within a large, decentralized university environment to support institutional compliance and risk mitigation. The role also includes direct supervision of compliance-related staff and cross-functional collaboration with campus partners.
This position requires a high degree of autonomy, expert knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with sound judgment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, collaborative skills, and a deep commitment to compliance, equity, and student success. Minimum Qualifications - BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with 3-5 years of financial aid experience and some financial aid counselor level or above experience
- Three years working in Financial Aid office with at least one year administering student financial aid programs: loans, FWS, Grants, SAP, R2T4, etc.
- The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with audit compliance monitoring and understanding of financial aid regulations
- Leadership skills and the ability to both lead and work as a member of an administrative team
- Knowledge of Title IV statutes and regulations and must not be in default on Title IV loans.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and make presentations for PSU students, potential PSU students, peers, and other interested public audiences.
- Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional student population.
- Effective time management and team skills.
- Ability to represent PSU in various settings such as orientations and other related outreach activities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and a high volume student appointments, student file reviews, and awarding.
- Ability to work in a highly computerized environment.
- Must perform a high volume of financial aid professional work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of the diverse PSU student population and demonstrate solution oriented approaches in all aspects of job responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications -At least one year of staff supervision
-Multilingual – Spanish Language Proficiency
-Experience with policy analysis Key Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Monday - Friday; scheduled hours TBD Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary range for this position will be $65,100 – $86,274, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package. Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details Posting Close Date 08/08/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47873 Supplemental Questions
Serving as the department’s chief compliance officer, this role requires substantial independent judgment, confidentiality, and high-level decision-making. The Associate Director builds strong, collaborative relationships within a large, decentralized university environment to support institutional compliance and risk mitigation. The role also includes direct supervision of compliance-related staff and cross-functional collaboration with campus partners.
This position requires a high degree of autonomy, expert knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with sound judgment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, collaborative skills, and a deep commitment to compliance, equity, and student success. Minimum Qualifications - BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university with 3-5 years of financial aid experience and some financial aid counselor level or above experience
- Three years working in Financial Aid office with at least one year administering student financial aid programs: loans, FWS, Grants, SAP, R2T4, etc.
- The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with audit compliance monitoring and understanding of financial aid regulations
- Leadership skills and the ability to both lead and work as a member of an administrative team
- Knowledge of Title IV statutes and regulations and must not be in default on Title IV loans.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and make presentations for PSU students, potential PSU students, peers, and other interested public audiences.
- Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional student population.
- Effective time management and team skills.
- Ability to represent PSU in various settings such as orientations and other related outreach activities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and a high volume student appointments, student file reviews, and awarding.
- Ability to work in a highly computerized environment.
- Must perform a high volume of financial aid professional work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of the diverse PSU student population and demonstrate solution oriented approaches in all aspects of job responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications -At least one year of staff supervision
-Multilingual – Spanish Language Proficiency
-Experience with policy analysis Key Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Monday - Friday; scheduled hours TBD Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary range for this position will be $65,100 – $86,274, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package. Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Search Details Posting Close Date 08/08/2025 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47873 Supplemental Questions
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* What is your highest degree earned? Associates Bachelors Masters PhD * What experience do you have working in Financial Aid office? Please give detailed response.(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in enforcing compliance with regulations in 4-6 sentences.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you first find out about this position? PSU Website Indeed.com HERCJobs Urban League of Portland Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon Employment Department Social Media Person Referral Career Builder Glass Door Other - Please describe in the next Question If you selected Other, please describe.(Open Ended Question)
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