Job Details

Student Employment Advisor

Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Student Employment Advisor to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range: $49,732 - $56,951 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
Further Your Education : Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.

Summary

The Student Employment Advisor supports the Student Employment Office within the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment. The primary responsibility of this position is to support and maintain all functions of the administration and coordination of student employment programs, which includes federal and state work study as well as student hourly under the supervision of the Director- Student Employment. This position maintains a thorough and current working knowledge of all Federal Title IV, State of Colorado, and institutional rules, regulations and procedures to ensure accurate programming so our awards and employment programs maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

HR Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the professional level, duties may be more limited in scope, may be performed with guidance and direction from other professionals, or may be performed in a training and development capacity.

This position requires a unique level of knowledge of financial student aid (FSA) rules and regulations, and human resource and employment processes.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

(60%) Operations and customer service

Front line customer service and office management
Student employee hiring/orientation
Assist with and support SEAN job postings, updates, and system maintenance
Student/staff payroll/leave reporting, and payroll data entry--checking for accuracy and approving information taken and input into the system by students.
HCM/Cherwell data entry, auditing, and approval.
Assist with facilitation of events, trainings, processes, etc. and communicate them to campus, students, employers, community etc.
Assist with the student employment reconciliation process. Payroll expense transfers and funding.
Assist in program maintenance for work study, student hourly, human resources, and operational processes.
Special project support

(15%) Communication & Collaboration

Advise on resources that are available.
Respond and authorize student employees' responses to all email communications
Acts as an advocate and liaison between students and UCCS and other outside agencies.
Handle customer service related to questions; this includes email and phone.
Collaborate with the other staff to ensure a smooth verification process and seek ways to improve the student's experience while still adhering to federal regulations.
Program responsibility will include responding to student emails received in the general email account as well as the uploading of documents received.
Staff tabling events to engage with students.
Facilitate semesterly job fairs.
Conduct trainings each semester as part of training suite.
Collaborate and confer with other campus offices as needed to support student employees.

(15%) Leadership/Supervision

Be a resource for the customer service student assistants and be available for specific student requests to see a counselor in a more private setting.
Hire, supervise, train, and collaborate with student employees to support the needs of the department.
Assist with/provide supervision and mentorship of 4-6 student employees (2-3 FTE)

(10%) Administrative Tasks

Review and update policies and procedures documents as needed
Support monthly off-campus billing process

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: 6/30/2026.
Potential interview dates: 7/6/2026-7/10/2026.
Potential start date: 7/27/2026.

Qualifications :

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Must have experience in student employment, human resources and/or financial aid
Customer service experience is preferred
Experience working in PeopleSoft HCM, PeopleSoft SIS, GradLeaders, or other similar systems is preferred.