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POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Aid Advisor plays a critical role in supporting the University's enrollment, recruitment, and retention goals through the administration of complex institutional, state, and federal financial aid programs. This position exercises significant professional judgment and analytical expertise in evaluating financial aid eligibility, interpreting and applying evolving regulatory requirements, and developing individualized financial aid packages. Serving as both a…
compliance professional and student-facing advisor, the position manages substantial financial aid and scholarship programs, communicates complex information to diverse stakeholders, and ensures the accurate stewardship of financial resources that directly support student success and institutional enrollment objectives.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes aid applications and formulates financial aid awards in accordance with relevant internal and external guidelines, regulations, and policies. Utilizes independent judgement regarding complex special circumstance cases including loss of income, dependency overrides, and Noncustodial Parent Waivers. Provides advice and explanations to students, parents, staff, and faculty with regard to the aid process and various financial aid policies and procedures. Conducts workshops and information sessions to prospective student and parents on and off campus.
- Manages one or more financial aid programs, including developing subject content expertise, performing relevant accounting/reconciliation functions, and adhering to external and internal regulations, policies and procedures.
- Liaisons with internal and external groups to ensure compliance with all financial aid policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participates in the development and administration of policies and procedures required to successfully manage all financial aid programs. Expands knowledge by attending professional development activities and networking with other aid officers.
- Cultivates community outreach by creating and presenting engaging and informative financial aid programs to local high schools, organizations, and other targeted audiences. Participates in other outreach activities such as panel discussions, financial aid training programs and FAFSA Days.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Formal presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups to explain and resolve challenging and complex matters.
- Meticulous attention to detail while managing a high-volume caseload that easily translates to completing hundreds of auditable daily transactions.
- Excellent organizational skills as position is regularly required to pivot to work with five different schools (containing both undergraduate and graduate programming) which vastly impact eligibility and types of financial aid available to each student population.
- Exceptional analytical skills to analyze income, valuate assets, and manage multimillion dollar programs.
- An aptitude for numbers.
- Superior abilities in project management and programmatic management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with a student information system (SIS) such as Banner is preferred.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least three years of relevant work experience required or proven ability to perform job.
- Some financial aid experience preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full-time; Non-exempt; Limited-term position
- Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
SALARY STRUCTURE
Grade 5 ($21.09 to $27.95 per hour)
Organization
Working at University of Richmond
Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
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