Financial Aid Officer II

Under the administrative supervision of designated administrator, assist in the administration of the financial aid program by reviewing financial aid applications, performing need analysis, determining federal, state and institutional aid eligibility and awarding financial aid funds in accordance with Federal, State and USNH rules, regulations and policies. This position also has as a second primary responsibility substantial and daily interaction with UNH prospective and current students and their families. This position is located on our Manchester campus.

Job Duties

• Review financial aid applications for accuracy of income and asset information; make corrections as needed.
• Perform federal need analysis using professional judgment, federal regulations and institutional guidelines and policies.
• Determine federal, state and institutional student aid eligibility and appropriately award such aid, if students meet qualifications.
• Advising student and parents regarding the financial aid process, types of available aid, eligibility and award determinations as well as policy interpretations.
• Perform special projects and be responsible for specific aid programs, as assigned. This includes being the office expert on more than one specific program, serving as the lead on at least one program and the primary backup on at least one program. This also includes acting as the primary and secondary liaison with University and non-University offices and departments.
• Meet with various groups on and off campus; present financial literacy information to constituents both on campus and throughout the state of New Hampshire.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualificaitons

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience in financial aid administration.
• Experience with Workday.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal financial aid processes, regulations and need analysis.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$41,890.00 - $74,390.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Durham