Financial Aid Advisor - Scholarships & Financial Aid

University of Wyoming
$36,000-$39,168
remote work
United States, Wyoming, Laramie
Nov 21, 2024
Financial Aid Advisor - Scholarships & Financial Aid The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! JOB TITLE: Financial Aid Advisor JOB PURPOSE: The Financial Aid Advisor, under general to limited supervision, serves as member of the Scholarships & Financial Aid advising team providing financial aid services to students. In addition to advising services, the Financial Aid Advisor is involved with coordinating and implementing activities for assigned Scholarships & Financial Aid program(s) such as institutional and state scholarships, Federal Direct Loans, Pell Grants, Campus-Based Programs, or similar financial aid programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides customer service and advising to students and parents via telephone, email, or in-person regarding financial aid programs and sources of tuition financing. Resolves any problems with a student's financial aid application. Reviews student accounts with families and ensures aid has posted properly to account. Assist the designated supervisor by coordinating and implementing activities for assigned Scholarships & Financial Aid program(s); recommend program enhancements or modifications; prepare program forms, reports or other program documents. Provide information to customers on designated program policies, procedures, and processes; perform and supervise form processing for applicable programs; maintain program records and statistics. Prepare written communications, which may be necessary to communicate program information, procedures or changes. Perform research and analysis to resolve problems and/or issues and recommend solutions to supervisor, or solve problematic issues and keep supervisor advised, as directed. Participates in recruitment and orientation programs. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Act on behalf of designated supervisor, as directed. Assist with other special projects as assigned. COMPETENCIES: Analysis/Problem Identification Consistency Initiative Quality Orientation Sensitivity Service Orientation REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year work-related experience Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Work-related experience in a higher education setting or similar organization. Knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion; good judgment, demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to set work priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. FINANCIAL AID PROFESSION: Interested? To learn more about financial aid as a chosen profession check this out! REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following in a single document for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/13/2024 will receive full consideration. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 243248 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: $36,000-$39,168 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: Yes, 5% To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/243248/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d6cfb9adcf0355459fdd1a09b70399de