Assistant Director of Scholarships

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director of Scholarships to manage the awarding of institutional gift and endowment funding, support external awards, and assist college offices in departmental awards. The role is fully in-person at Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus.

As a key member of the Financial Aid and Scholarship team, you will oversee the scholarship lifecycle, advise students and families, and coordinate with campus partners to deliver a holistic service while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; or 5–7 years related experience.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit scholarship programs preferred.
• Experience with scholarship management or student services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scholarship lifecycle from application to disbursement.
• Serve as primary liaison for students and internal departments.
• Support donor-funded and external scholarship awarding.
• Provide customer service via phone, email, walk-in.
• Collaborate with campus partners on service delivery.
• Access COD, NSLDS, and other systems to verify eligibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Database systems

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5–7 years related experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Blackbaud

COD/NSLDS/FAA Access/SAIG

Job description

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Assistant Director of Scholarships

Position Details

Position Details Job Title ASST DIR SCHOLARSHIPS Position Number 8102835 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? NA Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Location Code FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (02023A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting with the awarding of all institutional gift and endowment funding for the University, support processing external awards, will provide support to the college/school offices in the awarding of departmental awards, and will be one of the system administrators for the scholarship management system.

The Assistant Director is a critical member of the Financial Aid and Scholarship team, providing support to the entire process of scholarship awarding and supporting undergraduate and graduate students in all aspects of financing a Loyola University education.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the complete scholarship application lifecycle, including promotion, tracking submissions, verifying eligibility, managing deadlines and reconciling data to ensure an efficient and student-friendly process
• Act as the primary liaison for students, families and internal departments, providing expert guidance and timely responses to all financial aid and scholarship-related inquiries via phone, email or walk-in support.
• Supports the awarding function of donor-funded scholarships through the use of the scholarship management system.
• Supports the Financial Aid Office by managing specific program area(s) such as Special Scholarship Populations, External Scholarship awarding, and assisting on the customer service or processing teams as needed.
• Supports the University through presentations to various internal or external audiences including workshops, financial wellness programs, orientations, and other admission events.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide a holistic approach to service.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and parents via phone, e-mail, walk-in, and other forms of engagement regarding all financial aid and scholarship matters.
• Access federal and state systems ( COD , NSLDS , GAP Access, FSA , etc.) to verify student aid eligibility.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; or 5 to 7 years related experience or a combination of education and work experience.
• A solid knowledge of federal and state regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Experience working in Higher Education or Non-Profit Scholarship programs.
• Experience in scholarship management, student services, financial aid, or program coordination.
• Familiarity with scholarship software or student information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft and/or Blackbaud)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, but also independently on given tasks with minimal supervision
• Adaptable to change
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state regulation is essential.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Department of Education databases; COD , NSLDS , FAA Access, SAIG ).

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands Repetitive Motions Working Conditions None

Open Date 10/02/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $54,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $54,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree--- or 5 to 7 years related experience-- or a combination of education and work experience?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a solid knowledge of Federal and State regulations?

• Yes
• No

Do you have professional experience within a college or university with knowledge of admission and financial aid processes?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience with PeopleSoft and/or Department of Education systems (COD, NSLDS, etc)?

• Yes
• No

How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

Why do you want to work for Loyola?

(Open Ended Question)

How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
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