Student Employment Advisor - 996493

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit, independent university established in 1964. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers, retirement plans, excellent medical and dental plans, and more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors, maintaining a tobacco-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides advising to students during one-to-one or group appointments about on-campus employment, qualification, the application and hiring process, success as a student employee, and career goals alignment.
• Further develops and creates new student employment opportunities across campus, ensuring consistency in onboarding and training processes, and professional development opportunities for students and hiring managers.
• Collaborates with Financial Aid regarding Federal Work Study aid, eligibility, and program compliance.
• Maintains student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations, verifies student information, evaluates eligibility, performs data entry of financial aid documents, and assists with recruiting events.
• Attends and participates in workshops and meetings related to student employment, monitors Federal Work Study limits, and notifies students and supervisors when limits are met.
• Aids in the creation and implementation of trainings, workshops, and presentations for students and hiring managers regarding student employment opportunities, position descriptions, and software usage.
• Monitors and manages student employment transactions, including hiring, rehiring, terminations, job description updates, and postings.
• Works evening and weekend shifts as needed.
• Completes other projects as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations and programs. Clerical - Thorough knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Customer and Personal Service - Working knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skills: Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people. Self-Direction - Proficient skills in motivating oneself to work independently, as well as working well within teams. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Time Management - Proficient skills in managing one's own time and the time of others. Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one. Detail Oriented - The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships. Oral Comprehension & Expression - The ability to listen to, understand, and communicate information and ideas through spoken words and sentences so others will understand. Written Comprehension & Expression - The ability to read, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to work flexible hours in the evenings and weekends.
• Abilities: Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). May be required to work nights or weekends. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate’s degree Major (if Required Required Experience: Associate's degree and two (2) years’ experience working at a postsecondary educational institution, preferably in financial aid or a closely related area. -OR- Bachelor's Degree and up to two (2) years’ experience working at a postsecondary educational institution, preferably in financial aid or a closely related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.