Financial Aid Coordinator (CS24-257)

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Description

The Department of Student Financial Aid is looking to hire two Financial Aid Coordinators who will be responsible for administering benefits for veterans, including Illinois MIA/POW, ING, IVG, VA chapter 33, and ROTC scholarships. In this role, you will apply tuition and fee waivers and stipends, assist with the Monetary Award Program, and handle the receiving and processing of athletic scholarship agreements, contracts, and changes while resolving over awards.

You will also handle aid cancellations, notify students of their right to appeal, process appeals when applicable, and cancel aid when necessary. Moreover, staying current on NCAA rules and regulations is essential, and you will also be expected to address financial aid inquiries over the phone and in person at the counter.

Work Schedule: This position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week. The standard work week runs from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
   2. 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

Description

The Department of Student Financial Aid is looking to hire two Financial Aid Coordinators who will be responsible for administering benefits for veterans, including Illinois MIA/POW, ING, IVG, VA chapter 33, and ROTC scholarships. In this role, you will apply tuition and fee waivers and stipends, assist with the Monetary Award Program, and handle the receiving and processing of athletic scholarship agreements, contracts, and changes while resolving over awards.

You will also handle aid cancellations, notify students of their right to appeal, process appeals when applicable, and cancel aid when necessary. Moreover, staying current on NCAA rules and regulations is essential, and you will also be expected to address financial aid inquiries over the phone and in person at the counter.

Work Schedule: This position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week. The standard work week runs from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
   2. 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
   3. Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
   4. 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
   5. Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
2. Work experience coordinating office, business, or customer service/relations activities.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of higher education, student services, or closely related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid regulations as they apply to packaging and disbursement of financial aid, disbursement of refunds, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Knowledge of the student application process.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, and Word and other computer programs.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 0053 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/....

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.

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