Financial Aid Coordinator

Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University seeks a Financial Aid Advisor to advise, evaluate and package applicants for student financial aid. You will collaborate with International Programs and Veteran Services on award priorities and Cost of Attendance adjustments.

The role includes processing aid files, reviewing appeals, certifying loan eligibility, and conducting workshops on financial aid, study abroad and veteran student funding, while ensuring compliance with federal/state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years combined education/experience in office or customer service.
• One (1) year of higher education, student services, or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Advising students/parents on financial aid programs and required documents.
• Processing and packaging of student financial aid files.
• Reviewing appeal petitions for SAP and related standards.
• Assisting with loan eligibility certification and related workshops.
• Conducting workshops on financial aid, study abroad and veteran programs.
• Communicating with International Programs and Veteran Services.

Skills

Advising & mentoring

Student services

Budgeting

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary

Advises, evaluates and packages applicants for student financial aid program assistance. Collaborates with Northeastern Illinois University International Programs and Veteran Services Offices on award priorities and any necessary Cost of Attendance adjustments. Participates in conferences and webinars as they relate to Federal Title IV funding, Minimum Standards of Academic Progress, studying abroad and Veteran based scholarship assistance (including Veteran’s Grant, National Guard, ROTC, Montgomery GI Bill and MIA/POW).

Job Description

Assists with the following essential financial aid functions: Advising students/parents on financial aid programs and the documents necessary to complete financial aid package. Processing and packaging of student financial aid files. Reviewing appeal petitions for students not meeting satisfactory academic progress standards. Assisting with the certification of student loan eligibility. Conducting workshops on financial aid programs/processes. Conduct workshops for study abroad and veteran students. Determines eligibility for students receiving State of Illinois benefits such as the Illinois Veteran Grant and the Illinois National Guard. This includes: Reviewing of eligibility rosters; Communication with external agencies and other NEIU departments such as Student Payment Services and the Veteran Services Office. Reviews and processes study abroad budgets sent through the approving department. This includes: Advising abroad students of financing options; Communication with the Office of International Programs and making budget and packaging adjustments where necessary. Assists in the institutional effort to comply with federal, state and institutional regulations/guidelines. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

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

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. (Hours vary based on departmental needs).

Location: NEIU Main Campus (5500 N. St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)

Setting: In-office, not eligible for remote work

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range $26.65

• University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits.
• Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.

Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago. Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs.