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Job Opening - Professional/Managerial

Financial Aid Compliance Specialist

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  • Work Department: Financial Aid
  • Class Title/Code: Financial Aid Associate (5011)
  • Effective Date: Nov 2, 2024
  • Responsibilities:

    A Financial Aid Specialist typically:

    1. Ensures Financial Aid and the University adheres to federal, state and institutional rules, regulations and procedures.
    2. Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the department of Financial aid in coordination with administrators and University legal counsel.
    3. Ensures Financial Aid follows record retention policies and best practices.
    4. Serves as liaison with internal and external parties regarding Financial Aid operation.
    5. Solves complex issues that requires research and analysis.
  • Required Qualifications:
    1. Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.
    2. 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.

  • Starting Salary: $4,206/month
  • Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2024
  • Additional Information:

    Take your career to the 'Necks Level!!

    • Benefits begin on day one with four health plan options to choose from with vision included in each plan
    • The State shares the cost of health coverage with you. Employee monthly contributions are determined by your annual salary.
    • Sick and vacation time accrual begins on day one.  Accrue up to 12 sick leave days and 25 vacation days a year.
    • WIU offers 12 paid holidays plus additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
    • Tuition Waiver up to six credit hours per semester at any public state university.
    • Paid twice a month by direct deposit.

Employment - Information & Instructions

Complete an Employment Application online. Submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcripts and a current resume, via email to HR-Testing@wiu.edu.

All application materials, including completed application, transcripts, and resume, are due in the WIU Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 p.m. the day of the application deadline.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources Office
Sherman Hall 105
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Phone: (309) 298-1971 ext. 1
Fax: (309) 298-2300

Email: HR-Testing@wiu.edu

Open: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.