ASST DIR - FINANCIAL COUNSELOR

Position Details Position Details Job Title ASST DIR - FINANCIAL COUNSELOR Position Number 8100426 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Location Code FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (02023A) Is this split andor fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities The Assistant Director is a critical member of the Financial Aid team, providing guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in all aspects of financing a Loyola University education.Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide excellent customer service to students and parents via phone, e-mail, walk-in, and other forms of engagement regarding all financial aid mattersConducts file review, preforms professional judgement, completes verification, and updates award packaging as requiredMonitorsmaintains application statuses within the student information systemAccess federal and state systems (COD, NSLDS, GAP Access, FSA, etc.) to verify student aid eligibilitySupports the Financial Aid Office by managing specific program area(s) such as R2T4, SAP, FWS, Scholarships, Consortium, Veterans, etc.Supports the University through presentations to various public audiences including FAFSA workshops, financial wellness programs, orientations, and other admission events.Collaborate with campus partners to provide a holistic approach to servicePerforms other duties as required. Minimum Education andor Work Experience Bachelor's degree in related field and three - five years of related experience, or a combination of education and work experience . A solid knowledge of federal and state regulations is essential.Qualifications Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a mustCustomer service experience preferredMust be able to work with a diverse student populationAbility to think critically with an eye for detailAdaptable to changeMust be able to work as part of a diverse teamSupport students and families from all backgroundsStrong working knowledge of federal and state regulations is essential.Ability to prioritize work and adapt in a fast-paced environmentPeopleSoft experience highly preferred. CertificatesCredentialsLicenses NAComputer Skills Proficiency with Department of Education databases; COD, NSLDS, FAA Access, SAIG. PeopleSoft experience highly preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 02112025 Close DatePosition Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $54,000ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $48,000ann Special Instructions to ApplicantsAbout Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduateprofessional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Loyola does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, militaryveteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University's entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at Link for Posting

Created: 2025-03-02