Fiat Lux Scholarship Advisor (4527U), Financial Aid Operations - #69232 Job Listing at University of California in Berkeley, CA (Job ID 69232)

Description

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

Departmental Overview

We operationalize care and support at scale in order to provide equitable access to an excellent education for students and meaningful work for our team. We are relentlessly dynamic in our approach to staff and student support while adapting to the ever changing financial aid landscape.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 6, 2024

Responsibilities

• Provides in-depth advising in person and via phone and email, and provides individual counseling on non-routine, sensitive aid issues.
• Exercises professional judgment to authorize changes in financial aid award.
• Design, develop and coordinate scholar programming for targeted scholar groups, that include yield, retention and community building activities.
• Recommends changes to existing or development of new activities.
• Coordinate visits and create content for outreach services to partner high schools' prospective students, parents, and the general public.
• Analyzes a variety of factors (financial data, family circumstances, social background, academic status, educational goals) and applies knowledge of federal, state, University, and outside agency laws, regulations, and policies to determine students' eligibility for various types of financial aid. 
• Identifies available resources and unmet needs to determine appropriate allocation of aid awards for individual students.
• Coordinate administration of scholarship benefits.
• Coordinates annual yield and retention activities for targeted scholar groups.
• Recruits, selects, and manages student workers in the office.
• Coordinates, implements, evaluates, and reports on government, agency, or donor aid programs.
• Consults with external agencies on procedural issues or individual student's eligibility.
• Interprets regulations and develops or recommends procedures to ensure compliance and accurate aid delivery.
• Coordinates with other UC departments to implement and evaluate student-focused activities, programs, and services.
• Advises departments on existing financial aid procedures, resources, and options available.
• Recommends changes in financial aid policy or procedures to benefit programs supporting specific groups, such as EOP, Transfer and Reentry students, Disabled Student, Student Parent Program, and Berkeley Hope Scholars.
• Develops a professional development plan and participates in development activities, such as attending classes, joining organizations, working on special projects, and serving on departmental or campus-wide committees, in order to enhance expertise in job areas.
• Identifies and implements database elements, queries, and reports needed to monitor aid programs.
  Analyzes reports to resolve aid allocation problems.
   

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid.
• Specialized knowledge of and/or ability to learn about UCB programs for students in specific demographic groups.
• Specialized knowledge of and/or ability to learn about the UCB special programs, including but not limited to: Summer Session, study abroad, Return of Title IV, Athletics.
• Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn about University policies, processes, and procedures related to student registration, aid awards, and payments.
• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Ability to interpret policies and develop procedures to ensure compliance.
• Problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Active listening skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to assess processes and implement improvements.
• Proficiency with applications in common office suites, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet and email applications.
• Working knowledge of and/or ability to learn about common University-specific computer application programs.
• Experience using complex databases.
• Ability to define specifications for database programming.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Experience in design and development of student programming.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $75,000.00 - $88,600.00.

• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.
• This is a hybrid position, eligible for up to 50% remote capability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

The University of California's Affirmative action policy.

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