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Department:

FINANCIAL AID

Locations:

Macomb, IL

Posted:

Nov 19, 2025

Closes:

Dec 3, 2025 - 11:59 PM EST

Type:

FT - Continuous

Position ID:

194912

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position assures that Western Illinois University is following the financial aid bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) by reviewing, analyzing, and ruling on decisions regarding the financial aid eligibility of prospective and current student athletes according to NCAA rules and regulations. Some, but not all, duties include the following:

1.         Interpret and apply NCAA rules and policies as those rules apply to athletic financial aid compliance. Manage, update, and monitor the financial aid records during the student athletes' enrollment at WIU. Notification to student athletes of renewal, increase, decrease, or cancellation of scholarships on a yearly basis.

2.         Supervise all phases of operation of student financial aid programs for student athletes (including, but not limited to, edits, verification, changes/corrections, packaging, and eligibility determination and monitoring, awarding, over award monitoring and disbursement of aid).

3.         Serve as the liaison and problem solver between the Financial Aid Office, the WIU Foundations Office, the Scholarship Office, Billing & Receivables Office, and the Athletic Department.

4.         Analyze and interpret financial aid and accounting records for the purpose of preparing reports (surveys) for other WIU offices, outside agencies, and various publications.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb campus

APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible

MONTHLY WAGE: $3,810 - $4,191 (anticipated starting salary $3,810)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. 

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resourc....

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.

Requirements:

A.  Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

OR

B.  Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

OR

C.  A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

      *30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

      *60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)

      *90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

Additional Information:

About WIU

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

Application Instructions:

Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or via email at hr-testing@wiu.edu.

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