Financial Aid Coordinator

Tricoci University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

9 paid holidays per calendar year

401K Plan

Access to Continuing Education Units (

CEU Classes

Complimentary Services at our Student

Clinic

Product Discounts

Opportunities for Career Advancement

A Rewarding and Dynamic Work Environ

Job summary

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in Chicago, IL, seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator to guide students and families through applications, awards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

The role collaborates with admissions and student services and requires 1–2 years in financial aid, knowledge of Title IV, Spanish fluency, and MS Office proficiency; experience with financial aid systems is a plus; must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in financial aid administration.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, including Title IV.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with financial aid systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and families through financial aid applications and award options.
• Review student files for completeness, accuracy, eligibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Process FAFSA records, loans, grants, verifications, packaging, and reconciliations.
• Clearly explain financial aid awards, loan obligations, and eligibility requirements.
• Collaborate with admissions and student services while maintaining timely reports.

Skills

Financial aid administration

Spanish language

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture prepares students for careers in the beauty industry through hands-on education in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology. Our work is centered on helping students build practical skills, confidence, and a strong foundation for long-term professional success.

As a Financial Aid Coordinator, you will play an important part in supporting the student experience by helping prospective and current students navigate the financial aid process with clarity and care. This role is well suited to someone who values accuracy, communication, and service, and who can balance regulatory compliance with a student-focused approach in a fast-paced education environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and families through financial aid applications and award options.
• Review student files for completeness, accuracy, eligibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Process FAFSA records, loans, grants, verifications, packaging, and reconciliations.
• Clearly explain financial aid awards, loan obligations, and eligibility requirements.
• Collaborate with admissions and student services while maintaining timely reports.

• 1-2 years of experience in financial aid administration.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, including Title IV.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with financial aid systems is a plus.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 9 paid holidays per calendar year
• 401K Plan
• Access to Continuing Education Units (CEU) Classes
• Complimentary Services at our Student Clinic
• Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• A Rewarding and Dynamic Work Environment