What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Financial Aid Administrator position at DePaul Talent Acquisition?
30 hours per week. 4 days working, 1 day onsite (Monday or Tuesday). 3 days working from home.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for effectively managing application processing, comparing changes in application data, verification procedures, award program information, and supporting other processes associated with the duties of the Verification team and Operations.
- Work with closely with Operations teams to review and resolve student eligibility issues. Develop and incorporate new regulations into the processes as needed. Communicate with student and possible outside parties to resolve student eligibility issues and verification.
- Assists with responding to student emails and case management for FA Operations and cross teams in OFA. Researches, resolves and effectively communicates responses to students.
- Coordinate effective delivery of FA funds to students. Supports reconciliation of federal, state and/or external loan and grant program (crossing up to three fiscal years at a time) in compliance with all regulations governing those programs.
- Participation in the administration of federal, state, institutional and private aid with aggregate dollars of programs involved exceed $500 million annually.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Familiarity with student aid programs and student processes required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with federal or state financial aid programs and administration preferred.
- Capacity to embrace change and willingness to be flexible in work hours.
- Capacity to work independently, effectively, and under pressure during peak processing.
- Demonstrated communication skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Occasional extended hours and/or weekend work required, depending on volume and demand.
- Capacity of spend periods of time either sitting or standing.
- Capacity to spend extensive time viewing monitors.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Part-Time Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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