Financial Aid Officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36832

Working Title:
Financial Aid Officer

Position Grade:
10

Position Summary:
TheUniversity of New Mexico-Health Sciences Center is seeking a Financial Aid Officerwith strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills. The Financial Aid Officer will work with adiverse student population, approximately 1000 students within the academicprograms in the School of Medicine, in assisting students in obtaining Federal,State, and Institutional financial aid.

Within a centralized, HSC financial aidservices environment, evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to studentsin accordance with federal, state, and university regulations, policies, andoperating guidelines. Assesses financial needs of students, and advisesstudents and parents regarding financial aid options, processes, andrequirements. Evaluates student academic progress, and adjudicates academicprogress appeals. Participates as appropriate in systems/procedures planningand management; implements and coordinates specific individual programs and/orassignments, in accordance with the overall objectives of the department.
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.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
HSC Registrar (246A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $19.76-$26.85

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:
6/15/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional referencesMinimum 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:

• Experience with Banner System
• Experience with Federal, State, Institutionalfinancial aid processes
• Experience with direct high level customerservice
• Bachelor's Degree inBusiness or related field