University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Summary:

Provide administrative oversight, processing, and leadership for the Federal Pell Grant program & TEACH Grant program. Responsible for mandated federal and institutional verification and FAFSA driven data programs to ensure financial aid eligibility. Review and implement regulations and best practices. Responsible for ensuring the receipt of FAFSA data and other related data from the Department of Education. Directly supervise two Financial Support Coordinators who assist with verification, citizen/noncitizen eligibility, and ImageNow. Communicate and coordinate with scholarship staff regarding decisions impacting scholarship recipients. Assist, train, & troubleshoot as needed with UNO colleagues and with students and families regarding financial aid and other University issues.

Additional Info

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of professional/administrative experience in student financial aid field in a college environment; and at least two years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, student personnel administration, education, or related field preferred
• Prior experience with Federal Pell grant program preferred.

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

Credit Check

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.