| Location | San Marcos, TX |
| Salary | $4,619.81–$5,416.67 |
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number 2027140 Posting/Functional Title Compliance Specialist University Pay Plan Title Compliance Specialist Location San Marcos Department Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Recruitment Type Open Recruiting Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Permanent Monthly Salary $4,619.81 - $5,416.67 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
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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 Date 11/03/2026 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 11/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM 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 provide acceptable documentation 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
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