Position Title:
Financial Aid Analyst for Educational Loans
Institution:
Lewis & Clark College
Position Contact Name:
Anastacia Dillon
Salary Range:
$52,000-$55,000
Deadline or Close Date:
11/09/2026
Job Location - City, State:
Portland, Oregon
Position Description:
The Financial Aid Analyst for Educational Loans within the Office of Financial Aid reports directly to the Director of Financial Aid Operations. This role is primarily responsible for the administration and management of educational loan programs (Federal Direct Loans, private educational loans) as well as reconciliation of federal grant programs (Pell Grant, SEOG, TEACH) and Federal Work-Study. The candidate is also responsible for processing initial financial aid offers and managing financial wellness offerings for students at the College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate School, and Law School. The ideal candidate will possess experience in financial aid administration, with a strong understanding of federal regulations and loan origination processes. To be successful in this position, the individual must excel at managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy in financial records, providing excellent customer service to students and families, and staying current with changes in financial aid policies and technologies.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 2 years of experience (work, education, or a combination of both) that is sufficient to demonstrate attention to detail, ability to adhere to deadlines and compliance requirements, effective working relationships, and strong customer service skills.
- Proficient with computer technology, including Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Google suite of applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), and internet conferencing systems such as Zoom.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of recent work experience at a higher education institution in the financial aid office or a closely related field, with responsibility for working with students, managing programmatic responsibilities, and/or coordinating aspects of Title IV financial aid or other related processes.
- Experience with Ellucian Colleague (student information system), Perceptive Content/ImageNow (document imaging software), the Google suite of applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), and Zoom
- Completion of financial aid-related certifications (e.g., NASFAA or other industry-specific credentials).
- Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).
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