Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Eugene, OR

Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Director
Position Type: .75 FTE, 30 hours/week, nonexempt
Salary: $20.50 - $23.23 , DOE

Hiring Bonus: $1,500

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential

Eligible for Full-time benefits.

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and Resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

Summary of Position

The Client Financial Aid Specialist position is supervised by the Finance Director and works with the Finance team to manage the distribution and tracking of client financial aid. The Client Financial Aid Specialist processes and monitors gift cards according to company and government standards and regulations. Using Excel, and working with direct service staff, they maintain an accurate record of all card inventory. This position requires one to be highly detail-oriented, accurate and proficient in Excel.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Manage Client Financial Assistance

Assist the Finance Director with special projects related to fiscal management of agency

Job duties may expand as needed and as knowledge and ability is demonstrated

Required Qualifications

Two years of education in accounting or a related field OR two years applicable experience OR a combination of the two

Intermediate or High Excel skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Completion of TB test, provided by agency

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: HIV Alliance is a healthcare facility and is requiring all employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series.

Preferred Qualifications

Nonprofit accounting experience

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize

Capacity to think independently and use mature professional judgment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to conducting and compiling research

Ability to take initiative and balance multiple tasks simultaneously

Able to work with distractions and busy surroundings

Able to attend to detail and accuracy

Able to interact in professional and pleasant manner at all times

Ability to learn quickly, willing to ask questions to clarify information and able to get up to speed in short period of time

Flexible to respond to unanticipated needs and re-prioritize work tasks as necessary

Capable of respecting and maintaining confidentiality

Valid Oregon Driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

• Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork
  
  
  

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

The duties of this job require regular attendance

• Ability to work flexible hours, including before 9 a.m., after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends, as required
• Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 30 hours per week
  
  
  

Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

• Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations
  

HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.