Director of Financial Aid - UIC Law

Director of Financial Aid - UIC Law

Location: Chicago, IL, US · Posted: 10/16/2026 · Closes: 11/2/2026 · Reference: 21064

Position Summary The Director of Financial Aid (FA) position is responsible for administering financial aid programs in accordance with federal, state, local, and institutional regulations. The Director will work closely with current and prospective students, and collaborate with a variety of administrative offices, including Academic Achievement, Admissions, Business and Finance, Dean's Office, and Student Life and Leadership. This position supports the law school's mission to recruit, retain, and graduate talented and diverse students by applying leading-edge technologies and practices in implementing and managing an effective financial aid program. Duties Responsibilities Oversee and participate in the accurate, ethical, and complete packaging of financial aid to eligible students. Establish and maintain audit-ready files and ensure regulatory compliance. Stay abreast of Title IV policy and updates. Monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Assist with financial aid estimates, FAFSA completion and packaging, and returning files to the appropriate party. Review and approve all professional judgments and dependency overrides for students. Handle financial aid appeals. Foster internal and external communication to inform students and prospective students about financial aid policies and procedures. Administer processing of withdrawn and graduating students to ensure compliance with institution, federal, and state guidelines. Participate in student orientation, graduation, and other student and prospective student events. Oversee and implement student counseling and training. Abide by school policies and procedures; develop and update procedures as needed. Use technological and analytical tools to perform financial aid activities efficiently and intelligently. Interact with all outside agencies, i.e., US Dept of Education. Participate in cost of attendance calculations and analyses. Prepare other internal and external reports as requested (e.g., accreditation reports). Prepare ongoing financial projections and data analyses to inform strategic decisions. Plan, assign, and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure that qualified staff exists to meet university objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.