Assistant Director - Verification
Core
Manages federal Title IV verification and eligibility operations within Financial Aid, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant student financial aid processing.
Role type
Senior IC financial aid operations manager (verification)
Builds
Student financial aid eligibility determinations and verification processes
Domain
Higher Education + Federal Financial Aid Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
federal Title IV verification expertise, FAFSA/ISIR review, staff supervision, audit support, process improvement, regulatory interpretation, quality control, system testing, policy development
Preferred skills
experience with COD/FAFSA Partner Portal/NSLDS, budget management, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
COD, FAFSA Partner Portal, NSLDS
Responsibilities
Supervise and train staff on verification processes; monitor operational performance and productivity; support internal and external audits; analyze processing data to drive improvements; lead continuous improvement initiatives; ensure compliance with FERPA and federal regulations; resolve complex eligibility issues; oversee annual operational readiness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities