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State of Ohio · 1 day ago

Financial Aid Data Auditor

Ohio Department of Education25 South Front Street

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The Financial Aid Data Auditor is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and validating data submitted by colleges and universities to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and to provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

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Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains financial aid audit schedule in accordance with established guidelines

Reviews data submitted by colleges and universities, including but not limited to enrollment, courses, degrees, and student financial aid data

Conducts audits and reviews in a timely manner

Identifies data quality issues and concerns and works with the campus to resolve. When errors cannot be resolved, requests and processes state grant and scholarship refunds from institutions

Recommends strategies and corrective actions to institutions for compliance with state and federal requirements

Provides assistance/training to campus personnel as needed through discussions and meetings. Provides audit results to campus management via audit reports and other communications

Responds to stakeholder requests for data verification and assists with system-related process questions

Prepares audit or data related findings in report form to the Senior Auditor for review and submission

Responsible for access to confidential and sensitive information and information systems including personally identifiable information as defined by FERPA

Attends meetings and training related to state and federal financial aid rules and regulations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AccountingFinanceData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordExperience in AuditingExperience in ComplianceExperience in Financial ReviewExperience Leading DiscussionsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proficient with use of Microsoft Word, Excel

Ability to analyze data and identify problems

Experience handling sensitive interactions with agency personnel, higher ed institutions, and/or the public

Experience leading discussions

Preferred

Previous experience as a Financial Aid Advisor at an institution is preferred

We will also consider candidates with a background in auditing, compliance, or financial review, ideally within a higher education or government environment