Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

The Senior Associate Director is the primary leadership role at the Health Science Campus, and oversees all aspects of federal and institutional aid for students in the Stritch School of Medicine, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, including ABSN, and other graduate and professional students at Loyola's Health Science Campus. Specifically, the Senior Associate Director provides leadership for the delivery of student financial services and for financial aid compliance for all students at the Health Science campus. This is done with strict compliance with all state and federal regulations. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President and Director of Financial Aid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with the appropriate constituencies, assists in the development of a scholarship strategy that attracts a diverse and qualified medical student population.
2. Develops and disseminates financial aid reports that help in strategic decision making.
3. Assists medical, graduate, professional, and nursing students in all aspects of financing a Loyola University Chicago.
4. Manages award notifications/tracking letter delivery to students, scholarship fund loading into PeopleSoft, setting student financial aid budgets, tracking documents, budget revisions, etc.
5. Advises students, develops financial aid award packages and monitors client application status
6. Available for walk-in and phone-in clients, in support of the client service operation.
7. Provides counseling and advising to students and their families on money and debt management; provides counseling and advising regarding federal, institution and private loan repayment programs.
8. Supports the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and Parkinson School of Public Health and others through presentations.
9. Collaborates with SSOM Admissions Office with the awarding of SSOM scholarship and awards to prospective students.
10. Collaborates closely with SSOM Student Affairs, Development and Finance offices with the awarding of SSOM scholarships and awards.
11. Participates in planning and implementation of annual academic programs and workshops such as first, second, and third year orientation programs, Family Weekend, graduation weekend activities, admissions Second Visit Program and workshops on procedures, etc.
12. Supports the process to identify student nominees for selective awards, scholarships and outside recognition; participates in award committee work and implementing honors programs annually.
13. Develops and advises on office budgetary needs and expenses.
14. Coordinates the timely submission of all federal, state, university, and private agency financial aid reports.
15. Participates in SSOM, HSD, LUC and LUMC committees as required.
16. Responsible for the awarding of $5M in endowed, gift, and other institution aid funds to new and current students on an annual and term basis.
17. Performs other duties as required.

- Master's degree in counseling, education, or student services or its equivalent in experience preferred.

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.

- Master's degree in counseling, education, or student services or its equivalent in experience preferred.
-10+ years of financial aid experience with a focus on graduate and medical student awarding
- Must have demonstrated professional progression within the financial aid field
- Must be highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and service-oriented, with strong collaborative skills for team work and consensus building among staff, faculty and students.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a face-paced, ever changing daily environment and remain goal oriented.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills and strong presentation skills are required.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
- Ability to set priorities, multi-task, and learn and innovate as needs of university and higher education evolve.
- Strong organizational skills are essential.

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

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 University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.