Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Financial Aid Scholarship Counselor, UNLV Financial Aid, Fund Management and Scholarship Team R0143664
ROLE of the POSITION
The duties of this position are highly visible to others on-campus and in the community. This position assists with processing timely scholarship awards and ensuring various scholarship programs disburse according to donor specifications and institutional or Board of Regents policies.
This position requires the incumbent to have complex knowledge of Federal Title IV regulations, scholarship administration rules related to a plethora of donor memorandums of understanding, the Millennium Scholarship Program, and other state scholarship / grant programs.
This position works closely with the Recruitment team, the UNLV Foundation, the UNLV Graduate College, various UNLV Departments, summer orientation programs, Clark County High Schools, the Cashiering and Student Accounts Office, the Nevada Treasurer’s Office and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Additionally, the Scholarship Counselor works with external foundations and programs in applying funds provided as scholarships via checks and other means to student accounts.
This position requires the ability to run, accurately monitor and interpret data. Scholarship program information is analyzed within spreadsheets and reports are reviewed for further analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of R elated Professional Experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. Employee must not be in overpayment or default status for any Federal Student Aid program or award.
Related experience particularly professional customer service experience, including public speaking, standard and electronic presentations, working in a high-paced environment with attention to detail.
Knowledge
Knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations pertaining to student aid programs.
Skills
- Liaison and committee participation skills.
- Team building and leadership skills.
- Conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and public presentation skills.
Abilities
- Ability to recognize problems before they occur and find solutions.
- High computer literacy and versatility.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
- Competitive total rewards package including :
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- discounts on and off campus
- for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
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