Financial Aid Compliance, Risk & Research Specialist II

Job overview

The Financial Aid Compliance, Risk & Research Specialist II role is primarily office-based in Davie, FL, with occasional travel to other university locations and possible work outside normal business hours, including evenings or weekends. Compensation is not specified. Nova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit university that offers academic programs and a comprehensive benefits package. The role exists to identify and assess financial aid fraud, compliance risks, and irregular activity. It supports prevention, monitoring, investigations, audits, regulatory responses, and risk mitigation through data analysis, research, documentation, and coordination across university departments.

What you'll do

• Conduct financial aid risk assessments and research
• analyze student, financial aid, enrollment, and institutional data
• investigate unusual activity and document findings
• assess controls and support policies and monitoring processes
• maintain compliance matrices and calendars
• support audits, program reviews, investigations, and legal requests
• coordinate responses to Department of Education complaints and borrower defense claims
• compile records for authorized requests in accordance with FERPA
• develop compliance training materials
• protect confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial aid compliance

risk assessment

fraud prevention

fraud detection

regulatory research

data analysis

ferpa

audit support

davie fl

nova southeastern university

bachelor’s degree

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition waiver
• retirement plan
• medical and dental plans.

Why this role

Supports financial aid fraud prevention and detection, regulatory responses, and Borrower Defense to Repayment claim reviews.

About the employer

Nova Southeastern University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.