Financial Aid Officer

Financial Aid Officer

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid actively participates in serving prospective and current students and their families through financial aid related services. Financial Aid officers provide counseling for prospective and current students (and their parents when applicable) regarding available sources of financial aid. Ability to present comprehensive financial aid information to individuals and groups is strongly desired. Financial Aid Officers will maintain an understanding of the federal needs analysis, financial aid application process, and federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies. Participation in training through national and state financial aid organization membership, UW System, and the Department of Education is supported and encouraged for team members. Flexibility to work additional hours during peak demand, and occasional weekend and evening events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent UW-Parkside Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at university events and events off campus (Events include presentations, assisting with FAFSA filing, serving as a representative at resource tables, or other duties as needed)
• Provide counseling to students and families about financial aid process, paperwork, budgeting, and payment
• Assist in collecting of paperwork, explaining requirements, and reviewing documentation
• Review financial aid applications, and assist with the processing of awarding various aid programs
• Assist in reporting requirements to various third-party stakeholders; scholarship organizations, state agencies, or the Department of Education
• Maintain regulatory compliance with federal and state regulations related to financial aid and student data
• Other duties as assigned

Key Job Responsibilities

• Triages processes or applications if issues arise
• Awards financial aid to qualifying students
• Audits financial aid applications for awarding financial aid to qualifying students according to established policies and in compliance with federal and state regulations
• May hire, train, and supervise student employees
• Serves as a point of contact to third party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes
• Assists in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders

Department: Scholarships and Financial Aid

Compensation: $48,000/annually

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a student information system (People Soft, Banner, Ellucian, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations
• 1+ year experience working in higher education

How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit your application with your resume and cover letter no later than July 22nd, 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This organization will not sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.

Contact Information: If you have questions about the position or the application process, please reach out to Kristina Klemens at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

Parkside Crime Statistics Report

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Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.