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ISL Education Lending is looking for a school liaison to generate student loan volume in the state of Illinois and lead loan program relationships with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Illinois School Counselor Association and other Illinois-based education organizations that are stakeholders in or influencers with the program.
ISL Education Lending is the name under which Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation does business. We are all about success — students looking for funding, borrowers needing assistance repaying loans and consumers navigating the student loan landscape. That success starts with you.
As an employee:
- You will receive in-house training, mentoring and opportunities for advancement.
- You will be empowered to share your ideas and creativity.
- You will earn a competitive wage with excellent workplace benefits.
- You will enjoy a casual workplace with opportunities for fun and team-building.
Job Responsibilities
The qualified candidate will:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all entities directly or indirectly involved with the Illinois Partnership Loan Program.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school personnel and market all application loan programs offered by ISL Education Lending to colleges through in-person and virtual visits.
- Attend all necessary conferences as determined by the department director.
- Have a strong understanding of the ELMSelect and FastChoice systems.
- Stay abreast of state and federal changes that could impact ISL programs.
- Be active in all relevant state professional associations, such as the Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Illinois School Counselor Association and Illinois College Access Network.
- Market ISL’s financial literacy tools to the appropriate entities within the state.
- Assist in adhoc projections within the department.
Competencies
The qualified candidate will have:
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to act independently and handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- The ability to travel as needed to perform the work required by the position.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate must have:
- A four-year degree (preferred) in a related area.
- Experience in a leadership position, preferably in the financial aid industry, financial services industry, a call center or equivalent.
Physical Activities/Working Conditions
The position requires the employee to:
- Sit frequently.
- Use office equipment including a personal computer, keyboard and mouse.
- Interact frequently with others in person, over the phone, virtually and via email and other devices.
- Occasionally work variable hours as required.
- Travel to conferences and for occasional overnight stays as needed for business development.
To apply for this position, please complete the employment application (PDF) and send it with a cover letter and resume to mboender@studentloan.org
Iowa Student Loan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.