Financial Aid Scholarship Counselor, UNLV Financial Aid [R0153083]

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Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Financial Aid Scholarship Counselor, UNLV Financial Aid [R0153083] ROLE of the POSITION The duties of this position are highly visible to others on-campus and in the community. This position assists with processing timely scholarship awards and ensuring various scholarship programs disburse according to donor specifications and institutional or Board of Regents policies. This position requires the incumbent to have complex knowledge of Federal Title IV regulations, scholarship administration rules related to a plethora of donor memorandums of understanding, the Millennium Scholarship Program, and other state scholarship/grant programs. This position works closely with the Recruitment team, the UNLV Foundation, the UNLV Graduate College, various UNLV Departments, summer orientation programs, Clark County High Schools, the Cashiering and Student Accounts Office, the Nevada Treasurer’s Office and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Additionally, the Scholarship Counselor works with external foundations and programs in applying funds provided as scholarships via checks and other means to student accounts. This position requires the ability to run, accurately monitor and interpret data. Scholarship program information is analyzed within spreadsheets and reports are reviewed for further analysis. All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation. As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel. BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of Related Professional Experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. OTHER YEARS OF REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 1-3 years - Customer service, public speaking, standard and electronic presentations, high-paced environment, attention to detail. COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. SALARY Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays. Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision. Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs. No state income tax. Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools. Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. PERKS & PROGRAMS Employee recognition and appreciation programs. UNLV athletics ticket discounts. Statewide employee purchase program discounts. RebelCard discounts on and off campus. Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost. Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles. Connect with colleagues with shared interests. Personal and professional development opportunities. A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our Veterans Webpage. JOB CATEGORY Administrative Faculty ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) Letter of interest, detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Posting Close Date: 06/30/2027 PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. 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Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. TITLE IX STATEMENT The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. 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