Senior Financial Aid Leader for Student Success

Midwestern Career College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Pre-tax transport

Job summary

Midwestern Career College is seeking a Financial Aid Assistant Director to lead the Financial Aid Office, ensuring accurate packaging, awarding, and disbursement of funds. You will supervise staff, uphold FERPA and Title IV compliance, and collaborate with leadership on enrollment initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years in financial aid, with strong analytical, communication, and regulatory skills. This on-site position supports student success across the college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced knowledge of Title IV regulations and FAFSA processing.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in financial aid administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication; adherence to FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration of Financial Aid operations: processing, verification, eligibility, packaging, awarding, disbursement.
• Provide counseling to students and families on aid eligibility and loan responsibilities.
• Support Director in managing the Financial Aid Office functions and staff.
• Monitor federal/state regulations and implement policy and procedural updates.
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and institutional reporting.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and student service delivery.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NSLDS reporting

FAFSA processing

Audit coordination

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Midwestern Career College is seeking a Financial Aid Assistant Director to lead the Financial Aid Office, ensuring accurate packaging, awarding, and disbursement of funds. You will supervise staff, uphold FERPA and Title IV compliance, and collaborate with leadership on enrollment initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years in financial aid, with strong analytical, communication, and regulatory skills. This on-site position supports student success across the college.