Job Opportunities in United States
August 16, 2024
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
FULL TIME
Mgr,Financial Aid
Requisition ID
req30633
Working Title
Mgr,Financial Aid
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
The UNM Student Financial Aid Office seeks a dynamic and creative professional interested in serving as the department’s Financial Aid Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated professional to be an integral member of a progressive Student Financial Aid Office.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Manager works collaboratively with Division of Enrollment Management personnel and colleagues throughout the university system.
The Financial Aid Manager oversees the daily operations of the Scholarships and Funds Management Teams and is responsible for ensuring short- and long-term departmental operational goals are met. The successful candidate will have broad student financial aid experience with specific knowledge in the administration of scholarship programs and accounting functions associated with a comprehensive financial aid office. The Financial Aid Manager is integral in the development of strategies to maximize the use of financial aid programs in support of institutional goals.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success within a higher education setting. 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 is preferred). The candidate must also be highly organized, detail oriented, creative, energetic, able to work productively and effectively lead teams, possess a strong commitment to superior customer service, and understand the importance of financial aid in student 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.
NOTE: This has been extended
. See the Position Description for additional information.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Manager works collaboratively with Division of Enrollment Management personnel and colleagues throughout the university system.
The Financial Aid Manager oversees the daily operations of the Scholarships and Funds Management Teams and is responsible for ensuring short- and long-term departmental operational goals are met. The successful candidate will have broad student financial aid experience with specific knowledge in the administration of scholarship programs and accounting functions associated with a comprehensive financial aid office. The Financial Aid Manager is integral in the development of strategies to maximize the use of financial aid programs in support of institutional goals.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success within a higher education setting. 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 is preferred). The candidate must also be highly organized, detail oriented, creative, energetic, able to work productively and effectively lead teams, possess a strong commitment to superior customer service, and understand the importance of financial aid in student 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.
NOTE: This has been extended
. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following characteristics, skills, and abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, regulations, and policies.
- Strong technical skills and experience with a variety of software solutions including the Ellucian Banner ERP system, Award Spring, On Base, and Microsoft products.
- A commitment to working with diverse students and their families.
- Strong analytic skills and data-informed decision making.
- Experience administering scholarship programs within a university setting.
- Experience managing the accounting functions within a student financial aid office.
- Effective communication skills and a flexible, creative, and collaborative approach to work and leading teams.
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
SFAO Administration (454B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73
Benefits Eligible
This is a 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 Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
8/30/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a resume/application and original cover letter.
Please attach a resume/application and original cover letter.
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.
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.
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