Employment

Student Services Program Manager I/4 (Financial Aid Advisor)

Financial Aid Office

Position:  The Student Services Program Manager I/4 (Financial Aid Advisor) reports to the Director of Financial Aid.  Primary responsibility is to counsel and advise students and families on the financial aid process, application procedures and regulations.  Other responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting federal and state regulations; processing financial aid awards in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; administering various grant programs and the Funds for Wisconsin Scholars program; assisting with the verification of financial aid applications; re-evaluating and adjusting students’ financial aid using professional judgment based on special circumstances; serve as liaison between the Financial Aid Office and the WI Covenant Campus Coordinator; responding to office emails; processing of various reports; assisting with financial aid presentations on campus and at area high schools; attending financial aid conferences and workshops; processing AmeriCorps awards; other duties as assigned during peak periods.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree is required.  Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel Services or a related area is preferred.  Two to three years experience in financial aid administration is preferred.  Sensitivity to student needs and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, administrative and academic staff is needed.  The ability to relate to the community and public is also essential.  Experience with complex software applications is strongly preferred.

Rank & Salary:  This position is a full-time annual academic staff position.  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

University & Community:  Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier regional public university with an enrollment of approximately 11,400 students in 44 undergraduate majors and 14 graduate degree programs.  UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System.  Whitewater, a city of 14,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago.

Application:  Please submit a letter of interest highlighting your qualifications for the position, a resume and three references (including name, address, phone and email) to:

Ryan Callahan, Search Chair
Academic Advising & Exploration Center
800 West Main Street
Whitewater, WI  53190
262.472.5231
CallahanRM19@uww.edu

Deadline:  Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2012 and continue until position has been filled.  Candidates must be available to begin employment on or before March 15, 2012.

UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.  UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.  Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.  Names of finalists will be released.