Job Details

University of Idaho
  • Position Number: 5889607
  • Location: Moscow, ID
  • Position Type: Financial Aid


Financial Aid Counselor

Posting Number: SP004695P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Student Financial Aid
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:
This positions will:
  • 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

Required Experience:
  • Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs
  • Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
  • Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
  • Compiling/maintaining data and organizing data and information into written reports

Required Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:
  • None

Additional Preferred:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education
  • Masters 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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
  • None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.19 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 12/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before January 5, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Position 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)

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to Valerie Hutchinson: vhutchinson@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.


To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/46649

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.








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