Financial Aid Counselor

Position Details
Position Information

Posting Number	SP003633P
Position Title	Financial Aid Counselor
Location	Moscow
Division/College	Enrollment Management
Department	Financial Aid
FLSA Status	Overtime Eligible
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$18.01 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Position Overview	Advise and counsel students and families concerning eligibility for financial aid, professional judgment, loan requirements, and special circumstances. Counsel and guide internal and external customers about financial aid processes. Present scholarship and financial aid information to audiences on and off campus. Develop, analyze, and review reports to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs. Apply financial aid policies and procedures to process student financial aid records.
Unit Overview	The University of Idaho Strategic Enrollment Management Division (SEM) assists students academically and financially to pursue their educational goals. We believe that learning never stops. University of Idaho can help learners continue their education face to face, online, while in high school, as a next step from secondary school, or for professionals who wish to continue to advance their education. SEM departments include: Admissions Processing, Admissions Recruitment, Academic Advising, Academic Support Programs, Career Services, Enrollment Management, International Programs Office, Military Programs, Registrar, and Student Financial Aid Services. The Student Financial Aid Services team supports students learning objectives by helping them find ways to fund their education. We counsel students through the financial aid process and ensure compliance with aid regulations.
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
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Position Responsibilities

Key Accountability	Provide financial aid counseling services to internal and external customers from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds by:
Job Duties	Supporting student and families file their FAFSAs. Answering financial aid inquiries. Coordinating outreach events and conduct presentations. Assisting in the development of promotional and informational material. Educating internal and external personnel on financial aid and scholarship programs and processes. Assisting students and parents in the financial aid and scholarship application process. Advising current and prospective students and families on application processes, eligibility criteria, appeals, and professional judgments.

Key Accountability

Provide financial aid counseling services to internal and external customers from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds by:

Job Duties

Supporting student and families file their FAFSAs.
Answering financial aid inquiries.
Coordinating outreach events and conduct presentations.
Assisting in the development of promotional and informational material.
Educating internal and external personnel on financial aid and scholarship programs and processes.
Assisting students and parents in the financial aid and scholarship application process.
Advising current and prospective students and families on application processes, eligibility criteria, appeals, and professional judgments.

Key Accountability	Use admission and federal financial aid application data to determine eligibility for and process federal, state, and institutional student financial aid and scholarship programs by:
Job Duties	Creating communication to students. Generating reports for internal/external use. Providing financial aid information to interested parties. Evaluating, verifying, and revising student financial aid and scholarship packages. Coordinating with other agencies to process financial aid and scholarships.

Key Accountability	Maintain compliance with established regulations, procedures, and policies of financial aid and scholarship programs by:
Job Duties	Exchanging data records and ensuring accuracy in federal, state, and institutional databases. Collecting documents to ensure data accuracy. Reconciling federal, state, and scholarship data with internal and external agencies. Tracking and reporting data.

Key Accountability	Contribute to the Student Financial Aid Services team by:
Job Duties	Coordinating with staff to assess effectiveness of communications. Evaluating departmental communication strategies to identify the most effective methods of communication based on constituent needs and appropriate communication times. Exploring and implementing new technologies and avenues for communication. Writing and distributing engaging, professional communications.

Key Accountability	Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid and scholarship policies and procedures by:
Job Duties	Cross training with colleagues and participate in professional development opportunities. Implementing, reviewing, organizing, and updating procedures. Assisting students to resolve issues with outside agencies. Assisting students in maximizing financial aid and scholarship eligibility.

Key Accountability	Convey information on complex financial aid and scholarship regulations, policies and procedures to internal university personnel by:
Job Duties	Coordinating the disbursement of financial aid and scholarship funds. Reconciling accounts. Providing financial aid and scholarship fund information to assist in the appropriate use of funds. Explaining policies and procedures for financial aid and scholarship programs.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs. Experience analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues. Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system. Experience compiling/maintaining data and organizing data and information into written reports.
Required Education
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Additional Preferred	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education. Master’s degree in an area that involves working with student personnel, counseling, higher education, or a related field. Knowledge of federal aid regulations and programs, and the UI scholarship program. Knowledge of university financial aid, admissions, registration and course work progress patterns • Experience with SCT Banner. software, Excel or Access and word processing programs. Experience working with high school and/or college students • Experience with financial aid packaging. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently in completing projects. Ability to work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Physical Requirements	Office environment
Working Conditions
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

Posting Date	10/10/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is open until filled, however, applications received on or before October 26, 2022 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants: Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position. For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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