Director of Financial Aid and Scholarship

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

DIRECTOR

Position Number

8101974

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Location Code

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (02023A)

Is this split and / or fully grant funded?

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarship (Director) is the primary leadership role at Loyola's Health Science Campus and oversees all aspects of Federal and Institutional Aid for Students at the Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM), Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, including ABSN, and other Graduate and Professional Students. This Position provides leadership and strategic oversight administration of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, ensuring strict compliance with all State and Federal regulations. The Director reports to the Assistant Vice President.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develops and executes a comprehensive scholarship strategy to attract a diverse and highly qualified Medical Student population.
• Leads the development and dissemination of Financial Aid reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Manages all aspects of Federal and Institutional Financial Aid programs, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Administers $5M in Endowed, Gift, and Institutional Aid funds to new and continuing Students annually.
• Develops personalized Financial Counseling programs to Students and families on Financial Aid options, debt management, and loan repayment strategies.
• Works closely with the Director of Financial Aid Operations and Reporting on the set-up of student packaging for all SSOM Students.
• Develops and maintains reports required for the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation on an annual basis.
• Supports the Assistant Vice President on annual Federal audits.
• Manages Award, Delivery, Scholarship Fund Disbursement, Student Financial Aid Budgets, Document Tracking, and Budget revisions in PeopleSoft.
• Supports technical development of PeopleSoft and other Student Information Systems to ensure accurate enrollment and disbursement of Federal and Institutional funding.
• Serves as a resource for Students through walk-in, email, and phone services, ensuring high-quality service.
• Collaborates with the SSOM Admissions Office in awarding Scholarships and Financial Aid to prospective Students.
• Works closely with SSOM Student Affairs, Registration and Records, Development, and Finance offices to coordinate Scholarships and Financial Awards.
• Conducts presentations and workshops supporting the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Parkinson School of Public Health, and other Academic Units.
• Oversees the nomination process for selective Awards, Scholarships, and external recognitions; Serves on Award Committees and manages Honors rograms.
• Develops and manages the Financial Aid office Budget and associated expenses.
• Ensures timely submission of all Financial Aid reports required by Federal, State, University, and private Agencies.
• Represents Financial Aid interests on SSOM, HSC, LUC, and LUMC committees.
• Supervises and provides performance evaluation for one FTE.
• Performs other duties as required to maintain efficient Financial Aid operations.

Minimum Education and / or Work Experience

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Students' financial accessibility to Medical and Health Sciences education at Loyola University Chicago.

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses

N / A

Computer Skills

Proficient with PeopleSoft student system and federal sites COD, NSLDS, FAA Access, and others.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

03 / 04 / 2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

135,000 / ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

130,000 / ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

About 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 graduate / professional 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, military / veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University's entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at .

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Salary : $130,000