University of South Alabama hiring Financial Aid Officer – NCAA Compliance – 008229 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 008229

Position Title Financial Aid Officer – NCAA Compliance – 008229

Division Finance and Administration

Department 320410 – Financial Aid Office

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of financial compliance or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

NCAA compliance experience is preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of Financial Aid is seeking to hire a Financial Aid Officer – NCAA Compliance. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the oversight of daily operations of NCAA Bylaw 15 regarding financial aid.
• Monitors, documents, educate, reports on and enhances policies and procedures regarding athletic aid.
• Enhances compliance systems while keeping abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NCAA rules and regulations and makes recommendations as necessary to maintain compliance with regulatory changes.
• Notifies Athletics compliance staff and necessary Financial Aid staff of any potentially problematic issues immediately when identified.
• Assists in oversight of determining a student athlete’s eligibility for federal and athletic aid within federal and NCAA guidelines.
• Educates staff accordingly regarding athletic aid when necessary.
• Assists in preparation, maintenance and filing of all required NCAA , Sun Belt Conference and institutional financial aid records and reports including, but not limited to, providing financial aid information for the NCAA sports sponsorship reports, compiling and submitting the annual reports for the NCAA Special Assistance Fund and Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund, and maintaining appropriate information to allow the Athletics Compliance Office to generate NCAA squad lists.
• Awards and disburses all athletic aid in Banner, including any revisions or adjustments to awards.
• Sets up athletic fund codes in Banner to be used for the processing of athletic awards.
• Communicates with Athletics Compliance Office and other staff to ensure scholarship limits are in accordance with NCAA and institutional regulations, including monitoring institutional cost of attendance throughout the year.
• Issues National Letter of intent out of the Office of Financial Aid.
• Processes grant in aid review, sends yearly renewal and cancellation letters as needed.
• Serves as contact for student athletes and families regarding federal, state and athletic aid.
• Assists incoming and current students with federal , state and scholarship aid questions.
• Works with athletics staff to ensure effective communication and compliance with respect to the financial aid process.
• Assists the Office of Scholarship Services with unmet need errors to allow for timely processing of awards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/08/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday – Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular