JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21142 UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Financial Aid Officer POSTING DATE: August 19, 2024 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position reports to the Financial Aid Assistant Director - Technology & Compliance and evaluates and verifies financial aid applications, assists with reporting to facilitate the awarding of financial aid to qualifying students, triages financial aid processes, and awards financial aid. This position will serve multiple roles within the Financial Aid Office. Duties will include file review and verification, working with students and/or families, as well as being available to discuss or present on financial aid at various on or off campus events. Will assist with awarding various Title IV and State funds, as well as University and external scholarship processing. Accuracy and attention to detail are required. This position includes the following responsibilities: -Audits financial aid applications for awarding financial aid to qualifying students according to established policies and in compliance with federal and state regulations. -Awards financial aid to qualifying students. -Triages processes or applications if issues arise. -Assists in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders. -Serves as a point of contact to third party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes. -May hire, train, and supervise student employees. SPECIAL NOTES: Some travel may be required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required and will be assigned by the supervisor as needed. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Please submit application materials by Sunday, September 8, 2024. TO APPLY: Select the job title for which you are applying. Click the \"Apply for Job\" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you are already a registered user, input your \"User Name\" and \"Password\" and select \"Sign In.\" If you have not yet registered, click on \"Register Now\" to begin the registration process. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: -Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions -Resume If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Becky Haeny Phone: (920) 465-2603 Email: haenyr@uwgb.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Bachelor\'s Degree or Associates Degree with 2 years of experience working in a higher education environment at time of application PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -1 year of direct Student Services experience in a University setting -Experience with an integrated student information system (PeopleSoft preferred). -Experience working with desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams) -Knowledge of various financial aid programs managed by the Financial Aid Office (e.g. federal and state aid programs, Veterans benefits, scholarships etc.) -Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.