Assistant Director, Federal Work Study

About the Department

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Student Advancement, the Financial Aid office at the University of Chicago provides exceptional customer service to all students and families requesting assistance in financing their education. The Office of Financial Aid has a staff of 20, including advisors, counselors, and assistant directors. For more information visit https://financialaid.uchicago.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Federal Work-Study program for the University of Chicago
• Responsible for bi-weekly, monthly, and annual accounting and reconciliation of the Federal Work-Study program
• Aids in the completion of institutional reporting, year-end audits, and federal reporting requirements, as needed
• Serves as a resource for students, on- and off-campus partners, departmental liaisons, and employing agencies regarding student employment
• Counsels students and families; performs need analysis; completes the verification process on selected files; reviews appeals; and packages awards by assigning different types of financial aid to meet demonstrated needs
• Represents the Office of Financial Aid at various on- and off-campus events as needed, including occasional evening and weekend hours
• Coordinates timely responses to all email and telephone contacts from students
• Analyzes the maximum aid needed to students yet remain within government guidelines and overall budget limitations for aid distribution
• Communicates financial aid policies and programs to currently enrolled students with moderate guidance
• Performs other related work as needed

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
• Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced degree preferred
• Background in a financial aid office setting
• Familiar with reconciling federal aid programs
• Exemplary knowledge of Oracle’s Campus Solutions (PeopleSoft) software
• Processing of knowledge of Common Origination and Disbursement Web Site (COD) and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Advanced knowledge of Workday’s human resources applications
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Work-Study program
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing student employment

Skills

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Exemplary knowledge of Oracle’s Campus Solutions (PeopleSoft) software
• Processing of knowledge of Common Origination and Disbursement Web Site (COD) and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Advanced knowledge of Workday’s human resources applications
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Work-Study program
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing student employment

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Schedule

This position has a hybrid work schedule. Weekly in-office presence as needed on UChicago’s main campus in Hyde Park. Work independently for periods of 8 hours or more. May be asked to work on 1-2 weekends per year.