Financial Aid Manager - Financial Aid, UIC School of Law

Overview

Hiring Department
:
Financial Aid Operations
Location
:
Chicago, IL USA
Requisition : 1039114
FTE
: 1
Work Schedule
:
Shift
:
Days
# of Positions
: 1
Workplace Type
:
Hybrid
Posting Close Date
:
February 3, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $63,102. / Annual Salary

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The UIC Law Financial Aid Manager will assist in administering financial aid programs, which includes providing financial aid guidance and assistance to the law school students seeking federal, state, institutional, and private student aid funding. The Financial Aid Manager advises on aid eligibility, application requirements, and financial aid systems, and ensures compliance with federal regulations. In conjunction with the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Manager participates in outreach initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of prospective and current students and assists with formulation and implementation of policies that shape the philosophy and operations of the Financial Aid office.

• Assists with managing all financial aid programs. Meets with and counsels students and parents in obtaining various sources of financial assistance funds. Provides information about available programs, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Researches and responds to inquiries, problems, and issues that may arise during award packaging. Research processes on Datatel Colleague Financial Aid system.
• Monitors and remains current with available federal, state, and institutional programs, and the specific eligibility and application requirements for aid. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional aid rules and regulations.
• Maintains current policies and procedures affecting financial aid programs and processes throughout the year.
• Assists with testing of Banner in yearly updates and enhancements to current aid year processes - updates practice/policies as needed.
• Participates in student outreach to ensure student engagement and satisfaction with their financial aid experience.
• Monitors financial aid awards and reports daily; identifies and recommends solutions; supports the processing of institutional scholarships.
• Supervises and trains lower-level staff and manages office in absence of the Director of Financial Aid.
• Manages day to day operational needs; oversees procurement for the office.
• Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
• College coursework in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24…