Location: Evanston,IL, USA
Department: Kellogg Admissions and Fin AidSalary/Grade: EXS/10
Job Summary:
Are you looking to grow your career in Higher Education? Are you seeking an opportunity to blend your financial aid experience with your passion for data analytics and superior customer service? The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, based in Evanston, is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to lead the Financial Aid office.
The Director of Financial Aid for the Kellogg School of Management MBA programs:
Serves as an active member of the Admissions and Financial Aid leadership team, overseeing all Financial Aid activities and providing strategic direction and leadership to yield the best and brightest Kellogg candidates.
Leads and supervises the Financial Aid team (substantial team leadership is a must) for Kellogg's Full-Time and Executive MBA programs.
Provides sophisticated team leadership, be a prudent risk taker who is results-oriented, with a strong appetite for data and analytics as a driver of both conventional and cutting-edge methods to achieve enrollment objectives.
Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of financial aid and scholarship information to internal and external constituents.
Partners with a broad range of key stakeholders at Kellogg and Northwestern University including Admissions, Corporate Partnerships, Student Affairs, the Career Management Center, Academic Experience, Advancement, IMC, along with students and alumni, to achieve objectives.
Serves as the department's subject matter expert through interpretation and adherence to federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance.
Supervise the team responsible for federal and private student loan eligibility determination, the reconciliation process, financial aid packaging and ensures timely delivery of award notifications.
Under the overarching authority of the central Financial Aid Office and the University Director of Financial Aid, serves as Kellogg's representative to ensure compliance with Federal Direct Student Loan regulations for Kellogg.
Reports to the Kellogg Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.
In addition to joining a collaborative and hard-working team that values strong relationships, Northwestern employees take advantage of excellent healthcare and retirement benefits as well as generous paid time off. If you feel this could be a great career match, apply today!
Specific Responsibilities:
Scholarship Deployment:
Loan Awarding and Communication:
Team Leadership:
Customer Service:
Data Analytics:
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
Target hiring range for this position will be between $95,000 - $115,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more!
Work-Life and Wellness:Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Professional Growth & Development:Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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