Financial Aid Coordinator (CS27-022)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Edwardsville, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator to join their team. SIUE is a premier metropolitan university committed to advancing social and economic mobility and shaping the future workforce. The university offers a comprehensive education with hands-on research opportunities, preparing students for success in a global marketplace and for positive community impact. SIUE is a significant employer in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, contributing substantially to the regional economy.

Requirements

• Three (3) years (36 months) of college coursework in any discipline (30 semester hours = 1 year, Associate’s Degree = 18 months, 90 semester hours = 2 years, Bachelor’s Degree = 3 years) OR work experience coordinating office, business, or customer service/relations activities.
• One (1) year (12 months) of higher education, student services, or closely related experience.
• Familiarity with financial aid.
• Excellent organizational, management, analytical, interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs and specialized knowledge about module based programs.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Good command of English language - oral and written.
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office Products.
• Experience with Banner.

Responsibilities

• Process financial aid for Accelerated Online Programs (AOP), including the School of Business, School of Education, and undergraduate programs, by administering federal Direct Loans to ensure eligible students receive accurate and timely financial aid packages.
• Create and submit loan applications to the appropriate agencies, download and process disbursement reports, and apply funds to student accounts.
• Monitor, research, and resolve loan, grant, and NSLDS errors and discrepancies, making necessary corrections to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
• Resolve overawards by adjusting student budgets and returning excess loan funds to the appropriate agencies when required.
• Process student-requested loan revisions, manually award additional unsubsidized loans for students with denied parent PLUS Loans, and package summer financial aid while repackaging student aid as needed throughout the academic year.
• Assist with testing Banner financial aid packaging software and processes, process outside scholarship checks, and ensure the accurate and efficient administration of financial aid programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level