Financial Aid Advisor I: Student Aid & Planning Guide

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including eye

Generous leave and life insurance

Fitness Center membership

No state income tax in Nevada

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor 1 to join our Financial Aid team. The advisor counsels a diverse student population on all aspects of financial aid, including eligibility, budgeting, and satisfactory academic progress, and reviews applications and packages aid accordingly.

Thus, the role supports administering aid programs, monitoring eligibility, and providing excellent customer service to students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related work experience OR Master’s degree plus one year of related work experience.
• Related work experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel students and families on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
• Review aid applications and package financial aid.
• Administer aid programs and monitor student eligibility.

Skills

Customer service

Counseling

Financial aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor 1 to join our Financial Aid team. The advisor counsels a diverse student population on all aspects of financial aid, including eligibility, budgeting, and satisfactory academic progress, and reviews applications and packages aid accordingly.

Thus, the role supports administering aid programs, monitoring eligibility, and providing excellent customer service to students and families.