Financial Aid Officer
Requisition ID: req31280
Working Title: Financial Aid Officer
Position Grade: 10
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico-Taos Student Affairs Department is looking for a highly motivated Financial Aid Officer to join our team! The Financial Aid Officer will meet with UNM-Taos new and continuing students and evaluate, approve, and award financial aid in accordance with Federal, State, and University regulations, policies, and operating guidelines.
This position is essential in providing financial aid guidance and counseling regarding available financial aid opportunities to students and their families.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to independently manage projects while contributing to team goals. Strong analytical, communication, professional, and computer skills are essential to success in this role.
This position is a term assignment until 06/30/2025. Continuance beyond this time is dependent on department need.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze and evaluate financial viability of students and families and provide guidance and counsel on available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
- Evaluate, approve, and award financial aid to students in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Conduct orientations, as well as entrance and exit interviews in accordance with university, state, federal, and other agency guidelines.
- Oversee the Work-study/Student Employment program.
- Serve as a Veteran Certifying Official for the campus.
- Coordinate Scholarship opportunities and the application process.
- Facilitate the committee readings for scholarship selection and academic progress appeals.
- Assist with financial literacy initiatives for the campus.
- Manage the collection and reporting of financial aid data.
- Train and serve as an operational resource to other staff and/or students, as appropriate.
- May supervise lower level staff or student employees.
- Conduct workshops and/or presentations to students, parents, and other interested parties on financial aid policies and procedures.
- Provide academic advisement in reference to the implications for areas impacted with Financial Aid and crisis intervention referrals, arrange for tutorial support as necessary.
Conditions of Employment:
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in/with financial aid policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
- Banner and Federal Financial Aid systems.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- MS Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Requirements:
Campus: Taos
Department: Taos Branch
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Term - Full-Time
Term End Date: 06/30/2025
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56
Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date: 11/4/2024
Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To receive full consideration please include:
- Application
- Cover Letter, addressing preferred qualifications
- Resume
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
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