Financial Aid Scholarship Counselor, UNLV Financial Aid [R0153083]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Financial Aid Scholarship Counselor to join the UNLV Financial Aid department. This highly visible role is responsible for assisting with the timely processing of scholarship awards and ensuring that various scholarship programs disburse funds according to donor specifications and institutional policies. The position requires complex knowledge of Federal Title IV regulations, scholarship administration rules, the Millennium Scholarship Program, and other state scholarship/grant programs. The Scholarship Counselor will collaborate with various internal departments, including the Recruitment team, UNLV Foundation, Graduate College, and external entities such as foundations and the Nevada Treasurer’s Office. A key responsibility includes analyzing scholarship program data using spreadsheets and reports. All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to UNLV's core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success by addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support to enhance student enrollment, retention, progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes. This role is expected to embody the university's core values, demonstrating professionalism, collegiality, ethical conduct, and a commitment to inclusion. Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel, may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
1 - 3 years of Related Professional Experience.
1-3 years of Customer service experience.
1-3 years of public speaking experience.
1-3 years of standard and electronic presentations experience.
Experience in a high-paced environment.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Complex knowledge of Federal Title IV regulations.
Complex knowledge of scholarship administration rules related to a plethora of donor memorandums of understanding.
Complex knowledge of the Millennium Scholarship Program.
Complex knowledge of other state scholarship/grant programs.

Responsibilities

Assist with processing timely scholarship awards.
Ensure various scholarship programs disburse according to donor specifications and institutional or Board of Regents policies.
Apply funds provided as scholarships via checks and other means to student accounts.
Run, accurately monitor, and interpret data related to scholarship programs.
Analyze scholarship program information within spreadsheets and review reports for further analysis.
Contribute to the core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success.
Address systemic obstacles and implement strategic services, programs, and support to enhance student enrollment, retention, progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes.
Expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.