Assistant Director, Financial Aid for Special Populations

Company: DePaul University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

The Highlights:The Asst. Director of Special Populations is responsible for oversight, processing, service and financial aid integration for the Schools of Music and Theatre, in addition, the Student Athlete and Study Abroad populations. Working closely with these programs, this position will assist with meeting goals and maintaining compliance with regulatory issues surrounding these programs, i.e. NCAA. In addition, the Assistant Director will communicate with students and parents in person, over the phone and via email, apprising them of all general financial aid program guidelines. The Assistant Director will participate in application processing, awarding, review and award modifications of various appeals.What You'll Do:

• Administration of Athletic Aid awards in compliance with Title IV regulations along with working directly with Associate Director of compliance for athletics. Reconciliation of awards, and development and maintaining policy and procedure manual for this process.
• Work closely with the Schools of Music and Theatre beginning with the initial award cycle for incoming students to strategically award talent scholarships to meet annual enrollment goals set by the university. Process individual financial aid packages for incoming students and maintain financial aid packages for continuing students each academic year. Participate in Open house events, and admitted days for each population.
• Work in conjunction with the Study Abroad office and maintain the DePaul sponsored study abroad processes.
• Counsels students and parents in person, over the phone and via email advising them about available aid programs and educational financing options, applications procedures and eligibility criteria.
• Assumes oversight of the financial aid processes, appeals and procedures in collaboration and consistent with direction established by the Director of Financial Aid Student Service, for special populations identified. No direct supervisory duties.
• Participation in administration of individual student aid programs; aggregate dollars of programs involved exceed $150 million.
• Performs other duties as assigned.What You'll Need:
  • Bachelors Degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years experience of being a FA practitioner and experience working with special populations regarding management and administration of these populations.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, program management, analytic skills, and attention to detail.
  • Capacity to embrace change and willingness to be flexible.
  • Capacity to work independently, effectively, and under pressure during peak processing.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends; ability to travel for professional development events.The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $50,174.00 to $60,000.00 per year.The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.Perks:
    • Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
    • Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
    • Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
    • Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
    • Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.Vincentian Mission:Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.Required Background Check:Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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