Financial Aid Officer

Financial Aid Officer

Requisition ID
req37149

Working Title
Financial Aid Officer

Position Grade
10

Position Summary

The UNM-Valencia Financial Aid Office is seeking a student-centeredFinancial Aid Officer to support students and families.


The successful candidate will guide students and families on financialaid options, eligibility, applications, verification, scholarships, work-study,and satisfactory academic progress. This position evaluates, approves, andawards aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations;reviews files and documentation; monitors academic progress; and adjudicatesappeals. The Financial Aid Officer also maintains accurate records, supportsreports and compliance tasks, assists with assigned programs, and collaborateswith EMSS and campus partners to promote access, persistence, and completion.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, theUniversity of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of theUniversity of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the regionand is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis onteaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs,technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit HighSchool/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty andstaff serve a student body of approximately 1,900 students per semester. UNMhas earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for itsworkplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, regulations, and policies
• Strong technical skills and experience with a variety of software solutions including Microsoft Office and the Banner system or similar software
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse, rural, first-generation, and underserved students and families
• Experience with direct high level customer service
• Knowledge of Federal Work-Study/student employment processes
• BilingualEnglish/Spanish communication skills

Additional Requirements

Campus
Valencia

Department
Valencia Branch

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $19.76 - $26.44

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
7/22/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.