Advisor, Financial Aid

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & fee assistance

12 paid holidays per year

Health insurance plans for employees

Employer retirement plan with match

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada is seeking an Advisor, Financial Aid to perform Return to Title IV calculations, post-withdrawal disbursements, and ensure timely return or disbursement of Title IV funds across multiple campuses.

You will assist students and families in understanding aid eligibility, scholarships, grants, loans, and state financial aid programs, while supporting verification, SAP, packaging, work-study, and other aid processes during peak periods.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or combination of education and experience.
1 year of financial aid experience.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar enterprise software for administering financial aid.

Responsibilities

Perform R2T4 calculations and post-withdrawal disbursements with regulatory compliance.
Review and update policies, procedures, and educational materials to meet federal/state requirements.
Ensure Title IV funds are returned/disbursed within required timeframes.
Assist students and families in understanding aid eligibility, scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.

Skills

1 year of financial aid experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Advisor, Financial Aid

Job Description

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitanarea, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diversecollege in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation.We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, andwelcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is afully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees andcertificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hostsstudents from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a studentpopulation that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the mostdiverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students arefirst-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearlythree-fourths are part-time.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversitymaximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and providesthe best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty whodemonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverseperspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturallyresponsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth,and academic excellence.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction andcareer achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in alocale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. SouthernNevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popularnearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead NationalRecreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area,Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire StatePark.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within thecities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-classrestaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonablecost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housingto utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across thenation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the areaappeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early careerprofessionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activitiesavailable to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven forprofessional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 StanleyCup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 NationalChampions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and theLas Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to helpemployees manage their work-life balance.
Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays peryear.
Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable healthinsurance plans for employees and dependents.
Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100%employer match.
On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
Learning & professional development opportunities.
Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create awelcoming campus climate.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director (AD), thisposition will perform Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculation, PostWithdrawals Disbursements (including reporting students to theNSLDS), adjusting aid, run R2T4 queries, maintain database andreport productivity stats. In collaboration with the AssistantDirector and R2T4 Senior Specialist, review and update (as needed)policies and procedures, and consumer education materials,including website, financial aid publications, R2T4 notificationsand training manuals to meet federal/state and refund requirements.Ensure Title IV funds are returned/disbursed within regulatorytimeframe.

The financial aid Advisor works directly with students to and theirfamilies to enhance their understanding of responsibilities as afinancial aid recipient. In addition, the advisor will alsocommunicate program eligibility rules to students and familieswhich encompasses scholarships, grants, work study employment,student loans, and state financial aid programs.

The incumbent will also support other operations of the officewhich includes but not limited to client services, verificationprocessing, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), loans, packagingand awarding, workstudy, appeals, appointments and emails, etc.This consists of helping with processing areas as needed andproviding support during high need periods. The incumbent will havebroad knowledge of financial aid and the surrounding federal, stateand institutional regulations and policies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in student personnel, counseling, business,or related field from an accredited college or university;OR an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
1 year of financial aid experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a community college setting.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise level softwareadministering financial aid.

The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to

Effective verbal and written communication skills, and publicpresentation skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulationspertaining to student aid programs.
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
High computer literacy and versatility.
Liaison and committee participation skills.
Team building and leadership skills.
Previous experience within financial aid processing such asR2T4, verification, cost of attendance, and special considerationappeals.
Experience with providing presentations in small and largegroup settings.
Possess soft skills to interact with students, families and thecampus community.
Ability to use evidence-based information to makedecisions.
The ability to utilize and implement best practices to provideefficient and effective office operations that results in superiorstudent experience.
Ability to travel between campuses and/or relocate to anothercampus (as needed).
Ability to work extended hours, including weekends and holidaysduring peak season.