at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Highlights:
Responsible for all aspects of processing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to ensure all FA eligible students are adhering to set policy. The Academic Progress Coordinator works closely with the Director of Compliance and Asst. Director of Policy to ensure timely adherence to federal regulations regarding SAP. This position also monitors and processes SAP appeals, reviews weekly and quarterly reports to assign necessary suspensions and updates, works with Academic Advisors and university officials to gather details about students' progress and ability to succeed under the established guidelines.
What You'll Do:
Coordinating the SAP process with appropriate Systems, Operations and Service teams at the conclusion of each term to ensure qualitative, quantitative and maximum time frame requirements are met and timely notification to students of changes in eligibility related to progress and completion requirements.
Coordinating the SAP appeal process, reviewing appeals, scheduling/serving on the appeals committee and finalization of committee outcomes and outreach.
Monitor daily activity of the SAP Mailbox and respond appropriately, including counseling students who are impacted by SAP of next steps and required actions. Review and coordinate weekly and quarterly reports and SAP activities.
Evaluating federal, state, and/or institutional requirements for SAP against institutional policies and practices - and assessing needs and recommending changes to ensure continued compliance. Serve as the subject matter expert on SAP regulations and the application of said regulations to University policy, which may include staff training.
This position is responsible for processing more than $1MM in Federal Student Aid.
What You'll Need:
Bachelors degree required. 3-5 years of financial aid work experience strongly preferred.
NASFAA SAP Credentials a plus
Solid understanding of federal financial aid regulations, with knowledge of the Satisfactory Academic Progress regulations.
Willingness to be flexible in work hours during peak processing.
Perks:
Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
