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Concorde Career Colleges is hiring a Financial Aid Compliance Reviewer Senior. The role performs second-level reviews of student financial aid files across Concorde's campuses to confirm they meet federal, state, and institutional rules, including U.S. Department of Education requirements. It also tracks compliance accuracy, supports audits, and trains campus financial aid staff on recurring errors.

Highlights

Conduct second-level reviews of financial aid files for new, continuing, re-entry, withdrawn, and graduated students, resolving conflicting information, verification issues, C-codes, professional judgments, and awarding discrepancies.
Act as the liaison between corporate and campus financial aid teams so practices stay consistent across Concorde's locations, working with compliance, student services, and enrollment staff.
Track team compliance accuracy rates, build reports that show strengths and recurring errors, and put corrective actions in place for compliance gaps.
Design and deliver training for campus financial aid staff on error trends, and coach them on best practices and Title IV regulatory updates.
Support internal and external audits by confirming required documentation is complete, and give senior leadership recommendations based on compliance trends.
Five or more years of financial aid or packaging experience, including packaging in non-standard term, non-term, and clock-to-credit-hour environments.
High school diploma or GED required, with an associate degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
Remote position with a pay grade of $26 to $27.
Must not be in default on any federal student loans while employed.

Financial Aid Compliance Reviewer Senior - CCC Full Description

Overview:

Financial Aid Compliance Reviewer Senior

Pay grade: $26-27.00

The Compliance Reviewer, Senior is accountable for completing the second level review of student financial aid files. This position processes, reviews, and determines if the file is compliant with federal, state, and institutional related guidelines. This position strictly adheres to guidelines and protocols established by the Department of Education’s federal student aid programs. As a key advisor and subject matter expert, this position may deliver targeted training programs, collaborate with leadership on policy implementation, and partner with cross-functional teams to streamline financial aid workflows. Additionally, this role supports audit readiness, proactively mitigates risks, and fosters a culture of compliance and accountability across multiple campuses.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities:
Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

Conduct second-level file reviews for financial aid applications across all student statuses (new, continuing, re-entry, withdrawn, and graduates)
- Comply with, and adhere to, federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, including U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA) requirements
- Identify and resolve conflicting information, verification issues, C-codes, professional judgments, and awarding discrepancies
Act as a liaison between the Corporate and Campus financial aid teams, ensuring alignment of practices across multiple locations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance, student services, and enrollment teams, to drive process consistency
- Provide recommendations to senior leadership based on compliance trends and institutional needs
Provide clear guidance, responsive support, and a positive student experience
Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring all required documentation and compliance measures are met
- Proactively identify and address potential risks that could impact financial aid eligibility or regulatory standing
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Title IV regulations, financial aid policies, and industry best practices
Track and analyze team compliance accuracy rates
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting to highlight strengths and pinpoint recurring errors
- Implement corrective action strategies for compliance gaps and risk mitigation
Design and deliver targeted training programs for campus financial aid staff to address error trends
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing ongoing guidance and technical support
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching staff on best practices and regulatory updates
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education / Experience

HS Diploma / GED (required); Associate degree in business, accounting, finance or other related field (preferred)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Financial Aid and/or Financial aid packaging (required)
- Packaging in a Non-Standard Term, Non-Term, Clock to Credit Hour environment (required)
Must not currently be in default on any federal student loans or go into default on any federal student loans while employed
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Financial aid regulations (especially DOE and state specific regulations)
- Principles and procedures for auditing and correcting financial aid files
- Record keeping, versioning, document retention and other administrative processes and procedures
- Customer service best practices and processes

Skills

Strong knowledge of financial aid file composition and requirements
Actively look for ways to assist with employee's needs
Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written format
Exceptional listening and conflict resolution skills
Intermediate level presentation and training facilitation skills
Drive, and be accountable for, results in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate level proficiency with productivity software (MS Office)

Standard Abilities

Able and willing to:
- Communicate, think, learn, and reason
- Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
- Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
- Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
This position is designate as remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
Travel Requirements
- None

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Financial Aid Compliance Reviewer Senior - CCC

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