University of Illinois Chicago · 1 day ago
Financial Aid Manager - Financial Aid, UIC School of Law
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $71K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university serving a diverse student body. The Financial Aid Manager will oversee financial aid programs, provide guidance to students, ensure compliance with regulations, and participate in outreach initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assists with managing all financial aid programs. Meets with and counsels students and parents in obtaining various sources of financial assistance funds. Provides information about available programs, procedures, and eligibility requirements
Researches and responds to inquiries, problems, and issues that may arise during award packaging. Research processes on Datatel Colleague Financial Aid system
Monitors and remains current with available federal, state, and institutional programs, and the specific eligibility and application requirements for aid. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional aid rules and regulations
Maintains current policies and procedures affecting financial aid programs and processes throughout the year
Assists with testing of Banner in yearly updates and enhancements to current aid year processes - updates practice/policies as needed
Participates in student outreach to ensure student engagement and satisfaction with their financial aid experience
Monitors financial aid awards and reports daily; identifies and recommends solutions; supports the processing of institutional scholarships
Supervises and trains lower-level staff and manages office in absence of the Director of Financial Aid
Manages day to day operational needs; oversees procurement for the office
Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
College coursework in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Work experience managing office, business, or customer service/relations activities
Two (2) years (24 months) of higher education, student services, or closely related experience
One (1) year (12 months) of supervisory experience in higher education, student services, or closely related setting
Preferred
Master's degree
5 years of experience in financial aid
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
10001+ employees
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