Advisor 2, Financial Aid & Scholarships

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking Advisor 2 to join the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Advisors counsel and assist a diverse student and parent population on financial aid programs, eligibility, budgeting, financial planning, and academic progress. Advisors also review applications, package aid, administer programs, and monitor eligibility in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Duties are as follows :

• Advise and counsel students and families on financial aid programs, policies, and eligibility.
• Review aid applications, determine eligibility, and package awards.
• Administer assigned financial aid programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial literacy education and financial planning support.
• Deliver excellent customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual interactions.
• Participate in outreach activities and presentations for students, families, and campus partners.
• Manage specialized program responsibilities, which may include : Federal Work Study, Loan Management, Scholarship Management, Professional Judgment, Return to Title IV, Verification, or Special Programs.

Required qualifications :

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 : Related work experience in higher education financial aid or related.

Schedule or travel requirements :

Variable work schedule

Some travel may be required

Compensation grade :

Administrative Faculty B

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% 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 :

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 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.

Contact information :

Aubrey Pidanick at aubreyh@unr.edu