Financial Aid Officer - req# 32397

The UNM Student Financial Aid Office seeks a dynamic and creative professional interested in working as part of the department’s Scholarships Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to join a progressive Financial Aid Office.

Reporting to the Financial Aid Manager, the Financial Aid Officer is a key member of the organization and will work in partnership with the Division of Enrollment Management and colleagues throughout the university system.

As a member of the Scholarships Team, the Financial Aid Officer is a critical team member who ensures daily departmental operational goals are met. The Financial Aid Officer provides support in awarding aid and utilizes strategies to maximize the use of federal, state, and institutional aid in support of institutional goals while following federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and internal checks and balances to allow for efficient awarding and disbursement of aid to students.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success. The successful candidate will have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, a high sensitivity to cultural issues, competency for critically analyzing processes, and an understanding of the innovative uses of technology in a higher education setting (Banner experience preferred). A Financial Aid Officer must be highly organized, detail oriented, able to work productively as a member of a team, creative, energetic, and possess a strong commitment to superior customer service and an understanding of the importance of financial aid in recruitment and retention.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Prospective Employee page for a more complete explanation of UNM benefits.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• CustomerService Experience
• ExcellentComputer Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communicationskills
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.