AAMC

Education Financing & Debt Management Specialist

AAMC  •  $70k - $83k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Remote)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Who We Are:

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

  • Hybrid Work – Primarily remote roles with the ability to work across the U.S.
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; and fitness reimbursement
  • Generous Time Away – Paid time off, holidays, personal days, sick leave, paid parental leave and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
  • Retirement & Financial Well-Being – 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer contributions and financial planning resources
  • Family & Care Support – Backup care for children, elders, and pets, plus resources for families with specialized needs
  • Learning & Purpose: Tuition reimbursement, professional learning and development opportunities and the chance to advance a meaningful mission.

Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

Support all operational aspects of the organization's private lender collaboration that provides education financing options for medical students that need them. Provide primary support to the collaboration’s Advisory Committee of external stakeholders which informs loan program strategy and ensures alignment with the evolving needs of private student loan borrowers. Monitors and interprets program data, metrics, and benchmarks to support progress toward objectives and contract deliverables. Collaborates with Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) colleagues and vendor partner to support the development of timely educational resources on education financing, credit, debt management and financial wellness topics and coordinates communications to promote awareness of and engagement with these resources by medical school financial aid professionals.

How you will make an impact?

Private Loan Program & Vendor Operations:

  • Support the AAMC private loan partnership, including facilitating communication and coordination with vendor.
  • Partner with team and unit Director to ensure vendor activities are mission-aligned and complement the FIRST Program, including webinars and programming that inform medical school borrowers and financial aid professionals of partnership product offerings.
  • Liaise with vendor and with internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated marketing activities and communications, organizational brand alignment, and timely dissemination of program information.
  • Support Advisory Committee activities to inform partnership loan product and related marketing and communications strategies.
  • Establish and maintain a regular cadence of Advisory Committee meetings, including agenda setting, meeting facilitation, and follow-up on action items.
  • Support efforts to align Advisory Committee input and recommendations with vendor implementation plans.
  • Coordinate vendor activities associated with AAMC conferences, including panel discussions, exhibiting and attendee engagement.
  • Maintain awareness of private student loan landscape, including details of medical student-specific loans offered by other lenders.

FIRST Program & Debt Management Operations:

  • Working with OSFS colleagues, develop and maintain cadence to review all existing online FIRST resources to ensure they convey timely and accurate information; support development of new resources as needed, particularly private loan education and credit counseling resources.
  • Support unit communications efforts and management of the quarterly FIRST newsletter, relevant Virtual Communities, and the FIRST mailbox via editing, writing, and timely engagement.
  • Act as primary contact for content and details of the Financial Wellness program, demonstrating sound content knowledge in communications with medical school financial aid professionals.
  • Develop expertise in use of MedLoans Organizer and Calculator and how to interpret results for borrowers with both federal and private loans.
  • Confer with OSFS colleagues to maintain awareness of big-picture trends and emerging developments on all topics related to medical school cost, debt, and the financial aid landscape.

What you will bring to the role

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor' s degree required.
  • 5-7 years of related work experience
  • At least four (4) years of the required professional experience must be in higher education financial aid, student lending, student financial assistance, student loan servicing or financial services industry.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior experience in financial aid administration within a medical school or other health professions school setting, and/or the student lending industry or a related financial services sector, is strongly preferred.
  • Equivalent or transferable professional experience will also be considered.

Certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) designation is a plus.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US

Compensation Grade Range

$70,465.00-$82,900.00

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The AAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. The AAMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the AAMC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the talent acquisition team.

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AAMC

About AAMC

The AAMC’s strong sense of community and professionalism fosters an environment that supports the career and personal goals of its staff. Through development opportunities, employee support and activity groups, and other resources, employees can work in an environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged.

The AAMC serves a vital purpose as the nation’s voice for America’s medical schools and teaching hospitals. These institutions play a crucial role in our nation’s health care by training the next generation of doctors, discovering new medical knowledge, and providing superior clinical care. The work of the AAMC and its employees leads and serves our member institutions and constituents.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
aamc.org
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