Hybrid Financial Aid Specialist: Awards & Compliance

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to provide comprehensive administration of need-based financial aid for all undergraduate students. This role emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, policy enforcement, and timely, accurate delivery of student aid.

The position is hybrid with some in-office presence required, located on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA, and involves collaboration across departments to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; however relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least two years of financial aid experience. Other relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Award federal, state, institutional, and non‑university resources.
• Determine and award students based on their financial aid eligibility according to federal/state regulations, institutional policies, and donor requirements.
• Accurately award funds according to federal and institutional need, ensuring all resources are applied appropriately.
• Participate in quality control efforts to confirm that award packages are correct and follow standard packaging rules.
• Utilize and record professional judgment on a case-by-case situation to provide the student with the best award package for unique circumstances.
• Prioritize workload according to department deadlines for specified cohorts and monitor awarding queues to minimize delays.
• Regularly document awarding comments within the imaging system and/or student information system.
• Participate in the testing of awarding tools, revised packaging formulas, modified workflow queues, and the accuracy of new reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to provide comprehensive administration of need-based financial aid for all undergraduate students. This role emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, policy enforcement, and timely, accurate delivery of student aid.

The position is hybrid with some in-office presence required, located on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA, and involves collaboration across departments to ensure accurate