Regulatory Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY 

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) seeks a highly motivated, self-starter to join its team as a Regulatory Specialist.

NASFAA WORK ENVIRONMENT 

NASFAA offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. NASFAA is a mobile-first organization, meaning that we cultivate a work environment that prioritizes and optimizes the flexibility for staff to work remotely most - or all - of the time without sacrificing our ability to fulfill the mission of the organization or the quality of our products or services. While the position does not need to be based in Washington, D.C., occasional travel may be required.

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is the only national, nonprofit association with a primary focus on information dissemination, professional development, and legislative and regulatory analysis related to federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Our membership consists of more than 29,000 financial aid professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country. NASFAA member institutions serve nine out of every 10 undergraduates in the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Answer regulatory questions from members via the AskRegs Knowledgebase.
• Perform regulatory/editorial review and publication of AskRegs articles as assigned.
• Manage turnaround times for AskRegs.
• Review and/or obtain guidance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on nuanced aspects of statute and regulation.
• Provide updates to training materials associated with subject matter expertise as assigned (i.e., application processing, administrative capability, or other as assigned).
• Develop and present webinars as needed, including developing, writing, and reviewing webinar materials.

Other Responsibilities 

• Assume responsibility for learning and establishing proficiency with the technology associated with NASFAA products, office procedures, and communication practices.
• Research current regulatory or administrative issues.
• Analyze proposed and final federal regulations.
• Develop and write financial aid materials.
• Assist in updating NASFAA publications.
• Assist with NASFAA U subject matter reviews and classes.
• Attend the NASFAA Conference.
• Attend ED and other financial aid related training presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Earned bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent financial aid experience working in a financial aid office.
• Recent financial aid office experience beyond the counselor level.
• A thorough knowledge of the Title IV student financial aid regulations and guidance across the range of Title IV program administration.
• Familiarity with NASFAA products and services.
• Excellent critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities at once, especially in a remote/teleworking environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Understand and be comfortable working in a mission-driven organization where individual and departmental goals must align with strategic priorities.
• Have demonstrated their ability to work successfully in a team-based environment where “the whole'' is more important than any one individual.
• Be comfortable with team-based accountability, departmental reporting and paying attention to results. NASFAA is focused on team results, not individual milestones.
• Express and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to NASFAA’s staff-developed Core Operating Values.

NASFAA CULTURE 

NASFAA is a mission-driven national organization that is focused on supporting the financial aid profession and advocating for public policies and programs that increase student access to and success in postsecondary education. In independent, third-party surveys, NASFAA’s 50-person staff consistently rate high levels of engagement and satisfaction. NASFAA is focused on the greater good: for NASFAA members, students, and society as a whole. It’s a fast-paced organization with specific strategic plans, with latitude for creative thinking and problem solving.

At NASFAA, we strive to attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce that will contribute to the association’s goals, mission, and vision. It is NASFAA’s policy not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because he or she is an individual with a disability or has veteran status. NASFAA will provide reasonable accommodations to employees whose ability to perform their job is affected by pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions. NASFAA is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY 

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience and qualifications. NASFAA offers excellent benefits including employee paid health insurance and a contributory retirement savings plan. Interested applicants should apply at http://www.nasfaa.org/regulatory_specialist.  Interested applicants should apply by May 29, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.