Financial Aid Counselor

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005294P


Position Title
Financial Aid Counselor


Division/College
Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management


Department
Student Financial Aid


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement

Position Overview


This position 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

Unit URL

Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations and policies for multiple and/or 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

• 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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Employee Category
Classified


Pay Range
$20.20 per hour or higher depending on educcation and experience


Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year


FTE


1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No


Posting Date
06/01/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants: Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.

1. Detailed Resume: summarizing your education and related work experience
2. Professional References: names and contact information for 3 professional references
3. Supplemental Questions: responses to supplemental questions will be used to assess applicant qualifications for this position.

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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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.