Hiring: Assistant Director Financial Aid (Evanston Campus) Company: Northwestern University Location: Evanston, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:29:29 Target Skills & Keywords : HTML, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •2-3 years’ experience in financial aid •3 years’ experience in financial aid Required Skills: •Provide a brief description of the general nature of the position; an overview of why the job exists; and what the job is to accomplish. •Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description. •Supports the administration of undergraduate endowed funding programs by monitoring fund balances, tracking and reconciling expenditures, and ensuring compliance with donor intent as well as institutional policies and applicable regulations. •Coordinates with university accounting and advancement partners on annual reporting and fund stewardship, helping to ensure financial accuracy and appropriate utilization of endowed resources. •Maintains current knowledge of financial aid policies and institutional guidelines, advises students on how funding parameters may impact their eligibility and awards, and reviews and processes allowable adjustments to financial aid packages, including enrollment changes, while helping students understand and navigate updates to their aid. •Stays abreast of federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures in order to provide excellent customer service. •Lead and oversee presenting at high school financial aid nights and student information sessions. •2-3 years’ experience in financial aid Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree, or appropriate combination of education and experience. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!