Financial Aid Compliance Specialist, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

🇺🇸 San Marcos, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $7,649 - $8,445 per Month 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ September 15th, 2026

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California State University - San Marcos is hiring a Financial Aid Compliance Specialist to serve as a regulatory resource for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The role evaluates existing controls and practices against Federal Title IV requirements, supports policy and training development, and manages the office's website and required consumer information disclosures.

Highlights

Evaluate financial aid controls and practices for alignment with Federal Title IV regulations and best practices.
Serve as a regulatory resource for the Financial Aid and Scholarships team, guiding policy, process documentation, and training materials.
Maintain the office website and all required consumer information disclosures.
Full-time, exempt Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II role leading to permanent status after a probationary period.
Telecommute eligible: onsite as scheduled and/or requested, with telecommuting on a set schedule.
Compensation: $7,649-$8,445/month anticipated hiring range (CSU classification range $5,797-$8,445/month), plus a broad benefits package including CalPERS retirement and 15 paid holidays.
Based in San Marcos, CA (San Diego's North County). Application period closes September 23, 2026.

Financial Aid Compliance Specialist, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Full Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Financial Aid Compliance Specialist is responsible for evaluating existing controls and practices and identifying areas for improvement in alignment with Federal Title IV regulations, requirements, and best practices. Serving as a regulatory resource for the Financial Aid and Scholarships team, the Specialist provides guidance, support, and contributes to the development of policies, business process documentation, and training materials.

The primary goal of the position is to ensure that all processes are consistent, uniform, and high-quality, while maintaining full compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The Specialist also maintains overall responsibility for the continuing development and content management of the office website and all required consumer information disclosures.

Position Details

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II.
Full-time, exempt position leading toward permanent status following successful completion of a probationary period.
Telecommute eligible: works onsite as scheduled and/or as requested, and telecommutes as scheduled.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, see the position description linked on the official posting.

Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,649-$8,445 per month (step 15-20).
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,797-$8,445 per month.
Eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, CalPERS retirement, tuition waiver, and vacation/sick leave.
15 paid holidays annually (14 scheduled days plus one floating Personal Holiday).

About California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's North County, CSU San Marcos is dedicated to service, innovation, leadership, and student success, with an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.

The application period closes on September 23, 2026. For assurance of full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their application, cover letter, and resume by 11:59pm on September 22, 2026.