Financial Aid Coordinator School of Medicine

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Financial Aid Coordinator for Medical Student Affairs. This is a full-time, hourly position, working on campus. Typical hours are M-F days with occasional evenings (about 5 times/year).

This role is responsible for coordinating and communicating all financial aid aspects for students in the Medical and Physician Assistant programs. Will provide financial aid counseling to students, plan, coordinate, and deliver a financial literacy program to promote and support student financial wellness. Will also process departmental financial transactions and assist with the management of the departmental budget.

Ideal candidate will have a strong business acumen, financial aid knowledge, and must have exceptional ability to work with students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide required Exit Counseling to all graduating medical students and PA students with medical school debt. Provide personalized loan exit counseling for graduating students to discuss tailored debt management and repayment strategies and provide personalized loan and repayment information if requested.
• Oversee School of Medicine Scholarship budgets, applications, and awards. Prepare and submit the LCME Part-IB Financial Aid Questionnaire. Prepare information for meetings as requested and provide scholarship and debt information to the Medical Dean's Office upon request.
• Be available to all matriculating and current students via email, phone, or walk-ins to provide financial aid counseling. Provide information on financial aid deadlines, requirements, and cost of attendance. Troubleshoot issues with financial aid processing, disbursements, refunds, and student accounts.
• Present annual Financial Literacy curriculum tailored to each year of a student's medical school experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area required

• 3+ years of financial aid counseling and/or personal financial literacy experience preferred

• Strong writing and presentation skills for meetings with students, parents, and administration

• Computer proficiency, specifically, Microsoft Office Suite

• Uphold Creighton's core values and demonstrate commitment to an inclusive working and learning environment.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume (attach to online application). If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact hr@creighton.edu