Advisor, Financial Aid

Advisor, Financial Aid Job Description Diversity Statement About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diversecollege in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation.

We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is afully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hostsstudents from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students arefirst-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearlythree-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversitymaximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth,and academic excellence.

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction andcareer achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in alocale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popularnearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area,Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within thecities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-classrestaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonablecost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housingto utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across thenation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the areaappeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals.

There are plenty of family-friendly activitiesavailable to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and theLas Vegas Grand Prix.

• Grant-in-Aid:
  Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays:
  All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays peryear.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan:
  Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create awelcoming campus climate.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director (AD), this position will perform Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculation, Post Withdrawals Disbursements (including reporting students to theNSLDS), adjusting aid, run R2T4 queries, maintain database andreport productivity stats. In collaboration with the Assistant Director and R2T4 Senior Specialist, review and update (as needed) policies and procedures, and consumer education materials,including website, financial aid publications, R2T4 notification sand training manuals to meet federal/state and refund requirements.

Ensure Title IV funds are returned/disbursed within regulatorytimeframe.

The financial aid Advisor works directly with students to and their families to enhance their understanding of responsibilities as afinancial aid recipient. In addition, the advisor will alsocommunicate program eligibility rules to students and familieswhich encompasses scholarships,…