Financial Aid Analyst & Advisor for Student Success

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule option (after 30 days)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flexible hours

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL invites applications for a Financial Aid Analyst who will determine eligibility, verify data, award and disburse financial aid in alignment with federal, state, and institutional rules. The role requires advising students, families, and the community while protecting student data and maintaining integrity.

You will analyze applications, exercise professional judgment, update cost of attendance, and ensure timely awarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in financial aid operations is required.
• Functional experience with an integrated Student Information System; Banner preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive student data in compliance with FERPA and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Determine financial aid eligibility, awarding, and disbursement in line with applicable regulations.
• Advise students, families, and community members while maintaining data confidentiality.
• Manage awarding processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness; resolve overpayments and errors.
• Communicate decisions through in-person, phone, and electronic channels; maintain records.
• Prepare data for transmission to federal/state agencies and reporting systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL invites applications for a Financial Aid Analyst who will determine eligibility, verify data, award and disburse financial aid in alignment with federal, state, and institutional rules. The role requires advising students, families, and the community while protecting student data and maintaining integrity.

You will analyze applications, exercise professional judgment, update cost of attendance, and ensure timely awarding.