Financial Aid Officer in Los Lunas, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

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.

Campus:
Valencia

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:
Valencia Branch

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
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

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 include a resume and cover letter.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