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Employment Opportunity -- Financial Aid Manager

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a Financial Aid Manager position in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.  Qualified candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have three (3) years of general office experience or college coursework in any field or any combination to equal three (3) years (30 semester hours = 1 year; 60 semester hours = 2 years; 90 semester hours = 3 years; 120 semester hours = 4 years) and three (3) years of experience in working with student employment, student financial aid/loans, student admissions/recruitment, scholarship/grant programs or other closely-related work experience.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing of institutional waivers, state scholarships and State of Illinois MAP Grant.
• Calculation of student aid eligibility, revision of aid, and other technical processes.
• Advising of students and parents. 
• Other duties include office functions such as purchasing, inventory, records retention, work orders, and mail. 
• Other duties may be assigned as cross-training is essential to the position.                            

The Civil Service examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants. To apply, please submit an application, resume, references, and transcripts online.

EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums and flexible medical coverage options. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 11 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time.  AA/EEOE