Administrative Assistant 1, Office of Financial Aid

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL, United States
Full-time

PAF / Position Details

Position Details

Position Title

Administrative Assistant 1, Office of Financial Aid

Position Status

Full-Time

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Under minimal supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services, the Administrative Assistant shall coordinate and perform responsible clerical duties for the Financial Aid Office.

Responsibilities

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

  • Develop a strong understanding of the Lewis University financial aid application process in order to provide consistently reliable information to student inquires.
  • Provide excellent customer service to students and their families by promptly answering phone calls and returning voicemail messages within 24 hours.
  • Review and respond to all email inquiries to the [email protected] email box. Emails should be responded to within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Understand staff responsibilities to effectively route customer inquires to the appropriate staff member for resolution.
  • Review and confirm documents received by the office are complete prior to being sent for scanning.
  • Print and prepare award letters daily.
  • Respond to background checks for former student employees.
  • Assist with special projects related to the processing of financial aid that will require the use of third party software.
  • Maintain / order office supply inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent credentials is required. The person in this position must be proficient in data entry.

Also, the person must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be detailed oriented and poses the ability to recognize problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Be highly proficient in typing with a high degree of accuracy. Have prior customer service experience in an office setting with experience with filing and record keeping.

Possess the ability to learn quickly in order to work independently.

Essential Duties

Work hours

37.5 hours per week between 8 : 30 AM and 5 : 00 PM Mon-Fri

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S01360

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

23 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois

Under minimal supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services, the Administrative Assistant shall coordinate and perform responsible clerical duties for the Financial Aid Office. Administrative Assistant 1, Office of Financial Aid. Assist with special projects related to the processi...

Promoted
University of St. Francis
Joliet, Illinois

Provides administrative support to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs office and supporting departments/colleges within the Division. Handles all routine administrative functions within the Office of the Provost/. Proficient at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe ...

Promoted
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois

Graduate Assistant, College of Business - Office of the Dean. Office of the Dean staff members with larger College of Business/Graduate School of Management (. Through the oversight of the Coordinator of Administrative Data the graduate assistant:. The Professional Staff Graduate Assistant for the C...

Promoted
University of St. Francis
Joliet, Illinois

Administrative Assistant Communication and Media Arts. Answer phone when Department Chair is out of office. Previous secretarial/general office experience. ...

Promoted
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois

Administrative Assistant 2, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, RN/BSN Completion and BAC/BSN Program. Program, the Administrative Assistant shall coordinate and perform responsible clerical and secretarial duties for the College of Nursing RN/. Distribute statistical evaluation results to the C...

Dynamique Group | MVP Financial Services
Oak Brook, Illinois

If you can demonstrate knowledge of theory learned in school, quick learning and an aptitude for technology, keep reading! Responsibilities: Provide and assist with general office administrative services and tasks; Perform other administrative/clerical duties and support; Assist in maintaining files...

University of St. Francis
Joliet, Illinois

Provides administrative support to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs office and supporting departments/colleges within the Division. Handles all routine administrative functions within the Office of the Provost/VPAA including answering phones, scheduling meetings, sorting mail, ordering...

Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois

Summary The Graduate Assistant will report to and be under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Recruitment. Assist in the professional development and supervision of interns working in the office. Good working knowledge of computer programs, including Mic...

State of Illinois
Naperville, Illinois

Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Public Aid Eligibility Assistant located in D...

State of Illinois
Downers Grove, Illinois

Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Serves as administrative support for the Bureau of Customer and Community Services Region 2 Assistant Bureau Chi...