Financial Aid Counselor I

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $36K - $40K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ May 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston-System is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor I. This role involves assisting prospective and current students with financial aid matters, participating in outreach activities, and advising students on financial aid processes. The counselor is also responsible for organizing and maintaining financial aid information and responding to student queries.

Highlights

Assist students with acquiring and maintaining financial aid.
Participate in outreach activities and event planning.
Create and maintain financial aid information.
Advise students on financial aid processes.
Requires proficiency in MS Publisher and Outlook.
Salary range: $36,294 - $40,000.
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum one year of related job experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Financial Aid Counselor I Full Description

| Department: Financial Aid
| Salary: $36,294 - $40,000
| Description: Job Summary The Financial Aid Counselor I assists prospective and current students with all matters related to acquiring and maintaining financial aid.Duties Participates and collaborates in outreach activities and special events planning Creates, organizes, maintains, and promotes financial aid information Advises students of the financial aid process and procedures Responds to students' questions and concernsMarginal Duties Performs all other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: NoneDelegation of Work: N/ASupervision Given: N/AKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of the financial aid process in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and practicesSkills: Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Publisher and Outlook Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbilities: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse communityWork Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location: Works in an office environmentPhysical Demands: Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; the individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors Must have the ability to move items of up to 15 lbsQualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degreeRequired Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related job experienceLicense/Certification: None RequiredPreferred Qualifications None
| All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.