Student Financial Advisor (School of Nursing)

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) is currently recruiting for a Student Financial Advisor (Student Counselor) to support the Office of Student and Academic Services.

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At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we are driven by our seven core values, philosophy, and daily business and education practices of our University.

Under supervision, plans, coordinates, and oversees a variety of financial aid administration and counseling functions.  This position supports the achievement of student educational goals through three main thrusts – by providing counseling designed to help students structure their finances in a way that supports their attainment of their educational goals, to provide prospective students a realistic picture of their financial outlook prior to enrolling in our programs and ensuring that scholarships are administered and reconciled accurately.

In the Fall of 2021, UMB will require all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

• Provide financial aid counseling for approximately 900 admitted applicants each year. 
• Communicate to students the complex policies and procedures relating to various types of financial assistance.
• Serve as an intermediary between students and the University Student Financial Assistance Office.
• Performs routine counseling of students regarding eligibility for and availability of financial aid. Assists in processing student financial aid applications and awards. Verifies academic progress and assists in preparation of reports.
• Provides detail information and interprets benefits policies for Veterans Administration (VA) students.
• Provide scholarship recipient reports to the School of Nursing Development Office. 
• Assist with recruitment of new students at open house. 
• Performs all duties of Team Associates as required.

Education: Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible clerical work required.  Experience working in an educational setting in a financial aid or student accounts role and/or relevant experience preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of team office practices, procedures, and equipment; of business english, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. General knowledge of the principles of team leadership and office management.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Salary Range: $41,500 - $42,400

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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