Financial Aid Counselor at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Financial Aid Counselor FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT (salary) SALARY: Proposed Salary $43,888 annual/$3657.33 monthly DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Enrollment Services STATUS: Full-time (37.50 hours/week) LOCATION: Chicago Pilsen and River Forest Campuses PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY: As a Financial Aid Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of undergraduate students at the Chicago Pilsen Campus. In this crucial position, you'll manage the complete process of finalizing financial aid files and awarding scholarships, ensuring that financial resources are accessible to those who need them most. You are required to maintain office hours three times a week at the Chicago Campus and will also spend two days each week at the River Forest Campus. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact students' educational experiences through dedicated guidance and support. EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES: To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world. JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate financial aid applications, complete verification processes, and address any issues with C flags for undergraduate students.
• Develop financial aid packages for undergraduate students.
• Provide financial aid guidance to students and families.
• Assist in processing student loan applications including following up on incomplete submissions and advising on necessary steps to complete their application.
• Participate in university events such as open houses, information sessions, and orientations as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: All qualifications are required unless otherwise indicated.

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from and accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills, especially proficiency with financial aid management software. Experience with PowerFaids is an added advantage.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Bilingual abilities, particularly in Spanish, are preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience working in a financial aid office is highly advantageous. a plus

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as a baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degree-granting institution. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor and thoughtful accompaniment of students, its intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, which includes 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of our undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% are Black or African American, and 3% are Asian. Under-represented minority students, make up 77% of the DU undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation of the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. To Apply Apply online at http://www.dom.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume with a list of 3 references. A background screening is required. EEO Statement Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@dom.edu for assistance.

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