Financial Aid Coordinator, School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at the University of Virginia invites applications for a new Financial Aid Coordinator. Ranked among the top Nursing Schools in the nation by US News and World Report , UVA aims to create a diverse community of students, scholars, and staff who aspire to achieve excellence in education, research, and clinical experiences.

Position Summary:

The Coordinator is responsible for all activities related to student scholarships and financial aid in the School of Nursing including: scholarship packages for all new and continuing nursing students in keeping with federal and state regulations, university endowment policies and donor restrictions; maintaining the award and scholarship database in coordination with internal and external partners; and writing and maintaining reports to meet compliance for grants and funding sources for recruitment, enrollment, student scholarships, and financial aid. The Financial Aid Coordinator participates in institutional initiatives that support process improvement in financial aid administration and donor stewardship. This position will report to the School’s Senior Associate Dean for Administration.

** This is a 5-year term limited restricted position; continuation is based on funding and satisfactory performance. **

Responsibilities:

• Award and manage all School of Nursing scholarships following, institutional, state, and federal requirements.
  
• Work with School of Nursing faculty to manage Graduate Assistant hiring and payment.
  
• Communicate financial aid information to prospective and current students through email, phone, and in-person and virtual presentations.
  
• Write and maintain reports to meet compliance for grants and funding sources for recruitment, enrollment, student scholarships, and financial aid.
  
• Advise students, faculty, and staff on financial aid and scholarship policies.
  
• Collaborate with Development and Alumni office and school finance personnel to appropriately steward all awards.
  
• Connect students with appropriate financial aid and finance related resources.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, preferably with a financial aid/financial analyst background.
  
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills are imperative.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply policy in daily work is essential.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects, as well as the ability to work independently and with a diverse team.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and the ability to quickly learn new software is essential.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
  
• Two years of experience working in financial aid or student services; experience gained while pursuing a degree will be considered.
  
• Preference will be given to applicants with specialized knowledge of federal, state, and university financial aid and award programs, regulations, and guidelines.
  
• Experience collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  
• Previous database management software use including PeopleSoft, Slate, Oracle.
  

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 . This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
  

To Apply:

Apply online using the following link: http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0071272/Financial-Aid-Coordinator-School-of-Nursing . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
  

** Note: M ultiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

This position is open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.