Senior College Financial Aid Advisor

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectminds, in Chicago, seeks a Financial Aid Assistant to support a program director in administering student financial aid for a City College. You will supervise staff, oversee award processing and budget preparation, and conduct orientation sessions on aid programs.

The role requires knowledge of federal/state and college aid regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop efficient forms and procedures for grants, loans, and work/study programs.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree with two years of progressing experience in administering student financial aid; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and college financial aid regulations.
• Ability to plan, direct and review work of staff and prepare student financial packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in interviewing applicants and others seeking financial aid information.
• Oversees processing of financial aid awards and preparation of student packages.
• Conducts orientation sessions on financial aid programs and eligibility.
• Assists in designing forms and procedures for grants, loans, and work/study.
• Provides technical advice to staff on interviewing and processing applicants.
• Interprets financial aid regulations and prepares reports to governmental agencies.
• Maintains permanent records documenting financial aid awards.
• Assists in evaluating work sites for work/study programs.

Skills

Applicable knowledge of financial aid

Verbal and written communication

Staff supervision

Arithmetic & budgeting

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Selectminds, in Chicago, seeks a Financial Aid Assistant to support a program director in administering student financial aid for a City College. You will supervise staff, oversee award processing and budget preparation, and conduct orientation sessions on aid programs.

The role requires knowledge of federal/state and college aid regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop efficient forms and procedures for grants, loans, and work/study programs.