Tuition and Financial Aid Manager

About the Position

Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Tuition & Financial Aid Manager to support the Finance office at Saint Ignatius High School. The Tuition & Financial Aid Manager role reports to the Vice President Administration and Chief Financial Officer. This position plays an integral role in the Finance office and serves as the primary point of contact for families seeking information on tuition, financial aid and State of Ohio scholarship programs. This person also contributes to finance and accounting activities as needed in the Finance Department. This is a 12-month position working through the calendar year.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

• Provide customer service support and serve as a financial liaison to students and their families
• Management of all student tuition accounts within the FACTS Management System
• Coordination of Financial Aid applications through the FACTS Grant & Aid System, and compilation of detailed information for the Financial Aid Committee
• Financial analysis
• Responsible for providing ad hoc information and supporting data for internal and external communications as needed
• Manage applications and scholarship allocation for the School’s SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization), Diocesan tuition assistance, Angel Scholarship Fund and other miscellaneous scholarship programs
• Occasional participation at evening/weekend School Open Houses, high school placement test sessions or other promotional events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred (other Business degrees will be considered)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Excel and/or database experience
• Ability to utilize multiple systems, including FACTS online Tuition Management System, the ODEW online portal, etc. as needed to fulfill responsibilities
• Prior experience in a school setting, preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong customer service background
• Professional attitude, demeanor, and work ethic
• Exceptional integrity and confidentiality in all matters
• Attitude of service to others
• Sound financial judgment
• Ability to work both independently, in a team setting and with other departments throughout the school
• Familiarity with unique Jesuit identity and school mission
• Willingness to engage in personal educational and faith development