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Hiring Department: Student Financial Aid

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1022432

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary: $29.55 per hour

Posting Close Date: 9/27/2024

Description:

This position provides financial aid guidance and assistance to students and parents in obtaining federal, state, institutional and private student aid funding.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Meet with and counsel students and parents in obtaining various sources of financial assistance funds. Provide information about available programs, procedures and eligibility requirements.

Review financial aid applications and related documentation for completeness, compliance and eligibility. Audit and verify content of applications, tax forms and supporting documents and follow up on missing information.

Create, update and adjust awards based on an analysis of eligibility and various edit reports and an evaluation of the level and type of assistance that can be awarded.

Research and respond to inquiries, problems and issues as they may arise from various sources.

Participate in and present financial aid workshops, presentations and orientations for internal and external audiences. This would include students, parents, Work with specific student population as determined by College in which the student is seeking their degree.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. 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)

B. Work experience coordinating office, business, or customer service/relations activities.

2. One (1) year (12 months) of higher education, student services, or closely related experience.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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