University of New Mexico Looking for Mgr,Financial Aid (req27413) Full Time

Requisition ID: req27413

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, is 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.

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.

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, AwardSpring, OnBase, 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.

Campus: Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department: SFAO Administration (454B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular – Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $3,955.47 – $5,555.33

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: 10/30/2023

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Application Instructions

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Please attach a resume and original cover letter.