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DePaul University

Job Identification: 976
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Student Services

The Highlights:

The Financial Aid Administrator, as part of the OFA Operations team, is responsible for managing application processing, verification procedures, and reconciliation of state, federal and/or external loan and grant programs totaling more than $300M for up to 18,000 students per year. The administrator reports to the Associate Director of Operations and works independently to develop and maintain efficient procedures for processing and reconciling aid. This position will also be responsible for incorporating new regulations into the application and reconciliation process as needed; and for collaborating with the OFA Student Services team to ensure efficient delivery of FA funds to students.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for effectively managing application processing, verification procedures, and participate in reconciliation of state and federal grants and scholarships, and/or external loan and grant program (crossing up to three fiscal years at a time) in compliance with all regulations governing those programs. Develop and incorporate new regulations into the processes as needed.
  
• Work closely with internal and external agencies and departments (including the US Department of Education; the Illinois Student Assistance Commission; Private lenders; and the DePaul Student Accounts, Controllers and Treasury Offices) to coordinate fiscal reporting and reconciliation.
  
• Coordinate effective delivery of FA funds to students along with OFA Counselor liaisons. Counsel students and families involved in the application process; maintain a knowledge of federal and state programs and awarding policies, and DePaul University procedures to support student enrollments.
  
• Participation in administration of individual student aid programs: aggregate dollars of programs involved exceed 500 million dollars annually.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
• Familiarity and experience with student aid programs and student processes required.
  
• 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.
  

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!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

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:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

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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