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Financial Aid Associate (Special Programs) - Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 28, 2026
Financial Aid Associate (Special Programs) - Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid Associate (Special Programs) - Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Hiring Department: Student Financial Aid Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039446 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: March 3, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $69,283.50 - 73,554.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois 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 34,000 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). 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. 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. 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. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under minimal supervision, the Financial Aid Associate, will provide financial aid guidance and assistance to students and parents in obtaining federal, state, institutional and private student aid funding. Assist area of Compliance and Special Programs in ensuring federal, state, and university aid is awarded, adjusted, and reported correctly for audits and outside agency review. Assist in supervising other professional staff and/or student employees. Duties & Responsibilities: Research and respond to inquiries, problems, and issues that may arise from various sources. Work with specific populations in assigned colleges (Online programs, Health Professional Colleges,) and monitor all tuition waiver programs: DCFS, Child of Employee, Employee and State Related Agency waivers. Responsible for the monitoring of various daily compliance reports; create, update and adjust awards based on analysis of eligibility and various edit reports and evaluation of the level and type of assistance that can be awarded. Meet with and counsel students and parents in obtaining various sources of financial assistance funds. Provide information about available programs, procedures, and eligibility requirements. Participate in and present financial aid workshops, presentations, and orientations for students, parents and assigned college/department liaison. Assisting with scheduling and testing of Banner in yearly updates and enhancements to current aid year process; adhering to any new federal, state, or institutional policy updates. Assist in the development of policies and procedures affecting financial aid programs and processes for training and professional development for office staff and supervise alternative loan operations. May plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. May hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience in student financial aid or athletic department that demonstrates experience with a broad range of student aid or athletic programs is preferred. Knowledge of, and compliance with, Federal and State aid, and experience with institutional aid and other rules that relate to this position. Supervisory or leadership experience. Commitment to providing good customer service. Education and experience should reflect the responsibilities for financial aid or athletic compliance administration in a large and highly complex environment of financial aid programs and services to a diverse student body. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please 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 application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19159?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c8b27e0852ffb74aa14198631da90c87