Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator

Housed in the Enrollment division, this newly created position will strengthen the University of Virginia’s service to the Commonwealth and commitment to access. Reporting to the Senior Transfer Counselor and in collaboration with the Associate Director for Undergraduate Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator will facilitate and strengthen the transfer pathway for Virginia Community College students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to transition to UVA. The coordinator will develop relationships with Virginia Community College System (VCCS) institutions and colleagues in order to implement financial aid information events and provide individual ized student support . Events and student meetings will tak e place both in-person , at VCCS campuses, and virtually. The outreach coordinator will play a pivotal role in assisting VCCS students who wish to transfer to UVA .

The Enrollment division at UVA includes the Office of Undergraduate Admission, the Office of the University Registrar, Student Financial Services, and Commonwealth Partnership s. The Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator will join engaged, innovative colleagues working collaboratively to compete for talented students from all walks of life and to care for students from their first interaction with the University through Final Exercises and beyond.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have e xperience in student advising, particularly with transfer students and/or in a community college setting
  
• Knowledge of financial aid , FAFSA, CSS profile , Virginia Alternative State Application (VASA) and other state and institutional financial aid award programs
  
• Demonstrate superior organizational and communications skills
  
• Enjoy designing and presenting information sessions
  
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in multiple geographic locations
  
• Think creatively about inclusive and accessible ways to reach and support students
  
• Respectfully and effectively communicate and engage with individuals from diverse and varying backgrounds
  

Responsibilities:

• Transfer Financial Aid Advising : Provide individualized financial aid support to VCCS students throughout their transfer process , including assistance with the FAFSA, VASA, and CSS profile.
  
• Outreach and Relationship Building : Foster positive, mutually beneficial relationships with VCCS students, faculty, and staff to ensure sustained collaboration and support.
  
• Collaborative Leadership : Partner with VCCS colleagues to promote the success of campus visits and planned events.
  
• Student Engagement: Develop and implement engaging and informative sessions and events.
  
• Enrollment Collaboration : Contribute to the development and implementation of a financial aid outreach plan for Virginia Community College prospective and matriculating transfer students.
  
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Monitor and report on impact of outreach efforts , including transfer application and admission rates, while identifying areas for improvement.
  

This position is hybrid and includes regular travel to VCCS campus locations and to UVA , as well as r emote wor k .

The position will remain open until filled, with a target start date in December 2024. Review of applications begins October 25 th , 2024.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Grant funding is currently secured through June 2028. Anticipated Hiring Range: $ 55 ,000 - $63,000 commensurate with education, experience, and demonstrated past performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

Employees’ benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year
  
• Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
  
• Retirement benefits
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
  

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Additional experience will be required in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Two years of experience required with a Bachelor's degree. Six years of experience required with a High School degree or equivalent. A n Associates degree and 4 years of experience.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board , and search for R0065699. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
  
• Cover letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Academic Recruiter at jf2sw@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s 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 experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action 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.