University of Kentucky
Financial Aid Counselor
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $17 - $28 per Hour
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ July 16th, 2025
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- Support financial aid processing and eligibility review related to Title IV funding.
- Perform data entry and assist the Financial Aid Counseling Team.
- Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for job duties.
- Position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience.
- Preferred experience includes two or more years in financial aid or student services in higher education.
- Offers a salary range of $17.41-27.87 per hour for full-time staff employment.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week.
- Reports to the Student Financial Aid department; no supervisory responsibilities.
- Involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 25 lbs.
- The position supports student success from early outreach through graduation using data-informed and best practices in student services.
Financial Aid Counselor Full Description
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Requisition Number | RE50899
Working Title | Financial Aid Counselor, Verification and Eligibility Specialist
Department Name | 1B530:Student Financial Aid
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 42
Salary Range | $17.41-27.87/hour
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25lbs.
Shift | 37.5 hours per week; Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky is seeking a Financial Aid Processing
team member to provide support and processing to our Financial
Aid Counseling Team. This position is vital to the eligibility review
and data entry for general financial aid duties related to Title IV
funding. Student service and the ability to multitask are vital to the
success of The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to
graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning
and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will
be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices,
and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus
and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to
support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Power Point.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Two or more years related experience with financial aid and/or student services in a higher education setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 07/29/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience with data-entry and detail-oriented work.
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