Financial Aid Specialist – Awarding & Packaging

Location: Lisle, Illinois, USA; hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week, Monday through Thursday.

Salary: $17.15–$25.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global provides personalized, technology-enabled education through five accredited institutions, serving healthcare and other professional education students across the United States.

What you will do

• Process student finance and Title IV financial aid activities according to documented procedures.
• Run reports to identify, track, and follow up on outstanding students.
• Communicate student and account information with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Complete daily and weekly production reports while meeting individual deadlines and service-level agreements.
• Identify operational and compliance risks while managing multiple tasks in parallel.
• Research student finance regulations and perform additional duties in line with policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in student accounts and/or financial aid preferred.
• Knowledge of Title IV regulations and the ability to obtain and maintain access to the NSLDS system; must not be in default of Title IV federal aid.
• Strong customer service, verbal communication, professionalism, integrity, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, database, internet application, mathematical, and analytical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with four office days per week to support collaboration and communication.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program with a 6% employer match.
• 15 paid vacation days per calendar year.
• 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays.