Associate Director of Financial Aid - Student Affairs, Carle Illinois College of Medicine
University of Illinois

Associate Director of Financial Aid - Student Affairs, Carle Illinois College of Medicine

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Job Summary
The Associate Director will work closely with the Office of Student Financial Aid, Office of Admissions, current and prospective students, and collaborate with a variety of administrative offices, including Academic Achievement, Admissions, Business and Finance, Dean's Office, and Student Life and Leadership. This position supports the mission of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine to recruit, retain, and graduate talented and diverse students by applying leading-edge technologies and practices in implementing and managing an effective financial aid program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Aid Counseling
  • Oversee a comprehensive financial aid counseling and debt management program.
  • Providing counseling and guidance to borrowers of student loans during the period which funds for student loans are remitted through repayment in full of student loans that includes assistance with financial planning, borrower entitlements, and repayment options.
  • Meet with prospective, admitted, and current students regarding financial aid concerns, including loan amounts, internal and outside scholarships.
  • Hold open office hours to meet with students on an ad hoc basis.
  • Assist with financial aid estimates, FAFSA completion.
  • Stay abreast of Title IV policy and updates.
  • Foster internal and external communication to inform students and prospective students about financial aid policies and procedures.
  • Participate in student orientation, graduation, and other student and prospective student events.
• Scholarship Administration
  • Oversee scholarship process.
  • Work with the Office of Advancement to award endowed scholarships and act as a liaison between the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Admissions, and the Office of Advancement to enhance stewardship initiatives.
• Compliance
  • Maintaining knowledge of existing and new policies, procedures, and developments related to student loans, and participate in developing, planning, and implementing new policies and procedures to promote the proficiency of Student Loan Operations.
  • Assisting with reviewing student loan activities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and with university policies and procedures.
• Reporting
  • Participate in cost of attendance analyses.
  • Prepare other internal and external reports as requested (e.g., accreditation reports).
  • Prepare ongoing financial projections and data analyses to inform strategic decisions.
  • Use technological and analytical tools to perform financial aid activities efficiently and intelligently.
  • Provide information and interact with outside agencies as needed (i.e., AAMC, LCME, etc.)
• Other
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively and collegially with others in a manner consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect; support and engage in equal employment opportunity principles, rules, and regulations.
  • Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
  Champion positive inter-professional relationship bridging the college's private/public organization and missions.

Physical Demands

Standing : Occasionally

Sitting : Frequently

Talking : Frequently

Hearing : Frequently

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of professional experience working in student services, financial aid/loans or a closely related field within higher education or a related agency.
• Demonstrated experience using federal online financial aid applications and the National Student Loan Data System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Banner system's student module. • A record of demonstrated knowledge of financial-aid policy. • Comfort with technology. • Outstanding judgment, discretion, and communication skills. • Appreciation of working in a diverse, dynamic community of professional and graduate students. • High level of personal integrity.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5011 - Financial Aid Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/15/2024. The salary for this position is $50,000 to $65,000 and is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CDT) on Monday April 15, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact wmmyers@illinois. edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1023066
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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