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Req #: 233019

Department: UW BOTHELL

Posting Date: 04/11/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,173 - $5,500 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advising

• Advise and assist students and others over the phone, by e-mail, and in-person regarding financial aid and scholarship questions and issues.

• As new students get admitted to the university, prepare initial awards based on eligibility.

• Review special circumstances presented by the student in-person or by means of written requests.

• Make appropriate revisions to student eligibility, cost of attendance or financial aid to accommodate the circumstances that are within the law, institutional policy, and funding guidelines.Awarding and Revising Awards

• Verify or correct FAFSA application information; track through automated correction process or enter data directly through CPS On-line.

• Document professional judgments and corrections, justifying actions that will withstand review by audit.

• Award and revise financial aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines.

• Work closely with the UW Bothell Undergraduate Admissions Office to award merit scholarships to newly admitted students.Reporting

• Review a variety of reports such as outside aid, ISIR load, change in program or major, change in class standing, graduation date, etc., comparing new data to previously recorded data, analyzing data for reasonableness and consistency with other information, contacting outside parties or students when necessary for clarification, making determinations as to how this affects student eligibility, adjusting the aid package and notifying students of changes.Managing UWB General Scholarship

• Coordinate UW Bothell’s General Scholarship process twice per academic year which includes: posting it online, compiling applications, scheduling meetings of committee members, and making award decisions.Outreach

• Perform community outreach at workshops in a variety of settings, including on and off campus, day, evening, and weekend venues.

• Coordinate presentations with sponsoring group and other presenters, determining in advance the appropriate equipment needed, and handouts and materials to be provided.Regulatory

• Review federal and state written updates and attend training and information meetings to maintain current knowledge of regulatory and institutional changes and policies relative to financial aid.Other duties as assigned

• Special projects or tasks within Enrollment Services, serve on divisional or campus committees. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years in higher education student services, preferably in financial aid.

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional aid programs.

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the public, students, faculty, and community members including those from various cultural and socio-economic groups.

• Presentation and advising skills that demonstrate commitment to best methods including use of technology.

• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

• Additional years or more experience in higher education student services, preferably in financial aid that may include different school settings, i.e. two year school vs. four year school, public vs. private, etc.

• Familiarity with the UW Student Database and proficiency in the use of the Financial Aid modules. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.