Job Summary:

UIC Student Financial Aid & Scholarships is seeking to hire a Financial Aid Associate (Student Services).

Under general supervision, the Financial Aid Associate, will provide financial aid guidance and assistance to students and parents in obtaining federal, state, institutional and private funding for college expenses. Responsible for training and supervising Financial Aid Coordinators and/or student employees.

Student Affairs at UIC:

With over 600 staff members and 1,100 student employees, Student Affairs is comprised of 25 departments responsible for providing programs, services, and facilities that support student engagement, learning, and success.  Student Affairs recently embarked on a new plan driving the organization called Ignite 2025: The plan for student life at UIC.  The vision is to provide the premiere urban university student experience.

UIC Financial Aid:

UIC Student Financial Aid & Scholarships (SFAS) supports our students and families by administering federal, state, external, and institutional aid. As a Student Affairs unit, we believe that financial literacy is key to enhancing a student’s college experience and transition after graduation. Our professional staff provides personalized counseling and outreach to empower students and make higher education more accessible.

About the University of Illinois at Chicago:

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 31,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). In fall 2018, UIC enrollment reached 31,683 students making it the fourth year of record-breaking enrollment for the university. UIC currently has the strongest enrollment momentum in Illinois. Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. In fall 2019, UIC added its newest college Chicago’s John Marshall Law School becoming part of UIC. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. The university is in the midst of a $750 million campaign and recently released a campus master plan that will reimagine UIC’s campus.  Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

• Meets with and counsel students and parents in obtaining various sources of financial assistance funds. Provide information about available programs, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Research and respond to inquiries, problems and issues that may arise from students, parents, UIC community and partners.
• Monitors and remains current with available federal state and institutional programs and the specific eligibility and application requirements for each.  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional aid rules and regulations.
• Assists and keep current the development of policies and procedures affecting financial aid programs processes throughout the year.
• Participates and presents financial aid workshops presentations and orientations for students, parents, and campus partners.
• Monitors financial aid awards and reports daily; analyze data, identify problems, support processing institutional scholarships and recommend solutions based on established best practice.
• Responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing work to staff ensuring group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff meeting area goal set by Director.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in student services, financial aid/loans or a closely related field within higher education or a related agency.

NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
 

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Heather Ross at hross@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 6/24/2022

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.