Financial Aid Coordinator

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Advises, evaluates and packages applicants for student financial aid program assistance.  Collaborates with Northeastern Illinois University International Programs and Veteran Services Offices on award priorities and any necessary Cost of Attendance adjustments.  Participates in conferences and webinars as they relate to Federal Title IV funding, Minimum Standards of Academic Progress, studying abroad and Veteran based scholarship assistance (including Veteran’s Grant, National Guard, ROTC, Montgomery GI Bill and MIA/POW).

Job Description:

Assists with the following essential financial aid functions:

• Advising students/parents on financial aid programs and the documents necessary to complete financial aid package.

• Processing and packaging of student financial aid files.

• Reviewing appeal petitions for students not meeting satisfactory academic progress standards.

• Assisting with the certification of student loan eligibility.

• Conducting workshops on financial aid programs/processes.

• Conduct workshops for study abroad and veteran students.

• Determines eligibility for students receiving State of Illinois benefits such as the Illinois Veteran Grant and the Illinois National Guard. 

• This includes: 

  • Reviewing of eligibility rosters;

  • Communication with external agencies and other NEIU departments such as Student Payment Services and the Veteran Services Office.

• Reviews and processes study abroad budgets sent through the approving department. 

• This includes: 

  • Advising abroad students of financing options;

  • Communication with the Office of International Programs and making budget and packaging adjustments where necessary.

• Assists in the institutional effort to comply with federal, state and institutional regulations/guidelines.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. College coursework in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience coordinating office, business, or customer service/relations activities.

2. One (1) year (12 months) of higher education, student services, or closely related experience.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. (Hours vary based on departmental needs).

Location: NEIU Main Campus (5500 N. St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)

Setting: In-office, not eligible for remote work

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This position requires a background check.

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Salary Range

$26.65

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Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.