What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Associate (Student Services) - Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships position at uic?
Under general supervision, the Financial Aid Associate will provide financial aid guidance and assistance to students and parents in obtaining federal, state, institutional, and private funding for college expenses. Responsible for training and supervising Financial Aid Coordinators, Financial Aid Representatives, and/or student employees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Meet with and counsel students and parents in obtaining various sources of financial assistance funds. Provide information about available programs, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
- Research and respond to inquiries, problems and issues that may arise from students, parents, UIC community and partners.
- Monitors and remains current with available federal state and institutional programs and the specific eligibility and application requirements for each. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional aid rules and regulations.
- Assists and keep current the development of policies and procedures affecting financial aid programs processes throughout the year.
- Participate and present financial aid workshops presentations and orientations for students, parents, and campus partners.
- Monitors financial aid awards and reports daily; analyze data, identify problems, support processing institutional scholarships and recommend solutions based on established best practice.
- Responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing work to staff ensuring group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff meeting area goal set by Director.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.