Job Announcement List Title:
Financial Aid Advisor/Senior Financial Aid Advisor at University Of Nevada, Reno

Post Date
9/23/2022

Expiration Date
10/23/2022

Details:
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for Financial Aid Advisor/Senior Financial Aid Advisor for the Student Financial Aid and Scholarship department. The University recognizes and embraces the critical importance of diversity in preparing students for global citizenship and is committed to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accessibility. The Financial Aid Advisor counsels our diverse student and parent population on all aspects of financial aid programs, eligibility, budgeting, financial planning strategies, and academic progress. The ideal candidate shares responsibility for delivering excellent customer service as a member of a team of advisors. The Financial Aid Advisor processes the aid applications, packages financial aid, administers aid programs, and monitors student eligibility within the context of federal, state, and institutional regulations. Specific duties may be assigned in the areas of Federal Wok Study & Regents Service Program, Financial Literacy, Loan Management, Outreach & Customer Service, Professional Judgement, Return to Title IV, Scholarship Management, Verification, or Special Programs. The position reports to the Director, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for executing assigned program(s) and collaborates with office leadership in fulfilling the unit’s major functions.

The Senior Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for managing and/or executing assigned program(s) from above and assists the office leadership in fulfilling the unit’s major functions. The Senior Advisor may supervise other staff/students workers in the department.

Qualifications:
Financial Aid Advisor - Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree one (1) year of related work experience.
Related Experience: Related work experience in higher education or related experience

Senior Financial Aid Advisor - Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional experience OR Master’s Degree two (2) years of related professional experience.
Related Experience: Related work experience in higher education financial aid or related experience

Comments:
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.



Perks of Working at UNR!
*Health insurance options including dental and vision
*Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance and long-term disability
*E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
*Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
*Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
*Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
*Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
*No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Employer:
University Of Nevada, Reno
Contact:
Geoffrey Green

Address:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
University of Nevada, Reno
MS 076
Reno, Nv 89557

Email:
geoffreygreen@unr.edu

Website:
https://www.myworkday.com/nshe/d/inst/15$158872/9925$42269.htmld