Financial Aid Advisor 1, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
About The Position
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking four (4) Financial Aid Advisors to join our dynamic team. Financial Aid Advisors provide advising and counseling to a diverse student and parent population on financial aid programs, eligibility, budgeting, financial planning, and academic progress while delivering excellent customer service. Responsibilities include reviewing financial aid applications, packaging and administering aid, and monitoring student eligibility in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Advisors may also support specialized areas such as Federal Work-Study, financial literacy, loan management, outreach, professional judgment, verification, scholarships, or special programs, while collaborating with office leadership to support the unit’s mission. Two positions will be located on the University of Nevada, Reno main campus. Two positions will be located in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Recruitment Office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
- Related Experience: Education, business, technology, social services, customer service or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Advising and counseling to a diverse student and parent population on financial aid programs, eligibility, budgeting, financial planning, and academic progress while delivering excellent customer service.
- Reviewing financial aid applications
- Packaging and administering aid
- Monitoring student eligibility in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Support specialized areas such as Federal Work-Study, financial literacy, loan management, outreach, professional judgment, verification, scholarships, or special programs
- Collaborating with office leadership to support the unit’s mission
Benefits
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
- 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.
- Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
- Dual Career Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
