Scholarship Programs Lead: Student Aid & Lifecycle

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

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