The Division of Enrollment Management invites applications for a 12 month, full-time (M-F 8am-5pm) highly motivated professional to join our Graduate Admissions and Financial Assistance teams. This position is based on campus in Peoria, Illinois and will have a primary role advising and administering financial assistance to students at Bradley University.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide timely and responsive service while assisting students
• Use technological and analytical tools to help students secure funding
• Ensure students meet and maintain financial assistance eligibility requirements
• Collaborate with other departments as needed
• Adhere to external regulations, internal policies, procedures and requirements related to various areas of responsibility
• Process withdrawals and complete aid adjustments due to changes in course registration
• Host virtual events with Graduate Online Admissions
• Evaluate student credentials, including transcripts
• Review international financial documents including affidavit of support and bank statements for incoming students

Education & Experience

• Required: High School Diploma; Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education and/or knowledge of Bradley University processes and departments.

Ideal skills and abilities:

• Outstanding written, verbal and listening skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability and willingness to discern and meet the needs of students.
• Strong computer skills including ability to collect and analyze information.
• Willingness to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Strong organization skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Skill in operating a computer and using Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace
• Ability to establish interpersonal rapport with students and colleagues across campus

Required application materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Must be able to access non-ADA compliant facilities.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.