Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Illinois
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Financial Aid Counselor
- Triumph Higher Education Group
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Schaumburg, IL
FULL_TIME
- GENERAL SUMMARY A Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for helping newly enrolled students navigate to the studentaid.gov website to apply for a FAFSA Pin and complete a FAFSA(s) application if the student is financing any part of their education with federal financial aid. The Financial Aid Counselor role resides on a phone queue where newly enrolled students are transferred. The Financial Aid Counselor Team is expected to field 90% of all calls coming into the queue providing exceptional customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides exceptional customer to students and staff: Must be available on phone queue to field proportionate volume of incoming calls Input clear and concise notes into the SIS -CampusVue- Student Information System as well as SalesForce. Run a daily contact report to identify enrolled students that did not complete a FAFSA the day prior and follow up to complete that requirement if applying for federal financial aid. Communicate both internally and externally in a professional manner. Counsels students, parents, and other interested parties on the availability of financial aid programs: Understands what programs are available and the requirements for each Be able to articulate technical topics in a relatable fashion Explores and explains all relative options Pursues understanding over delivery of information Is a steward of the Student Finance Department; Keep sensitive information safe and secure Successfully implement new procedures Collect and store appropriate documents Other duties as required or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS High School Degree or equivalent, Associate degree preferred Prior financial aid experience a plus Prior call center experience a plus Prior Salesforce experience a plus Dependable/Reliable Ability to type 65 WPM -words per minute KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Provide a high level of customer service Ability to work in multiple applications simultaneously Communicate effectively Detail oriented Time-Management Team player Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace. Ability to build internal and external relationships in a professional manner Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Self Starter PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business equipment. Sitting for long periods of time; up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily. WORKING CONDITIONS Majority of work is performed in a general office environment.
- 8 Days Ago
Executive Director of Financial Aid
- Rock Valley College
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Rockford, IL
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 1848 Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 6/28/2023 Location: Main Campus Position Title: Executive Director of Financial Aid Dept: Financial Aid Division: Enrollment Services Employee St...
- 1 Day Ago
Director of Student Financial Aid
- SAE Institute
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Director of Student Financial Aid is responsible for all student account functions, including student billing; cashiering operations; posting of federal and financial aid; timely issuance of stude...
- 20 Days Ago
Director of Financial Aid
- John Wood Community College
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Quincy, IL
FULL_TIME
- This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position that reports to the Dean of Students and is located on the JWCC campus in Quincy, Illinois. Position begins immediately. JOB DESCRIPTION The Director of ...
- 23 Days Ago
Associate Director of Financial Aid
- Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Position Details Position Details Job Title ASSOC DIR STDNT FIN ASSISTANCE Position Number 8100532 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Cam...
- 23 Days Ago
Director of Financial Aid
- Kaskaskia College
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Centralia, IL
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Director of Financial AidDepartment: Student ServicesClassification: Professional/Managerial StaffEmployment Status: Regular, Full-time, 12 monthsFunctionThe position is a working supe...
- 29 Days Ago
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
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What does a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. do?
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Miami, FL
You need to allocate available aid efficiently and fairly with up-to-the-minute data and smooth communications.
January 23, 2020
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Cheyenne, WY
Financial aid can make or break your ability to recruit, enroll, and retain your institution's best prospects.
January 03, 2020