Financial Aid Counselor II

🇺🇸 Downtown, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K - $47K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ May 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor II. This role involves assisting prospective and current students with financial aid acquisition and maintenance, verifying FAFSA and IRS transcript data, reviewing appeals, and communicating status updates directly with students.

Highlights

Completes FAFSA verification and IRS Tax Transcript reviews to ensure accuracy.
Manages student ISIR file processing and input into PeopleSoft system.
Reviews student Satisfactory Academic Plan appeals and determines eligibility progress.
Suspends financial aid for students failing to make satisfactory progress.
Liaisons with students via email, phone, or in-person to provide updates on their financial aid status.
Runs reports and queries related to financial aid data.
Proficiency required in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft software.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years related experience required.
Knowledge of federal/state financial aid regulations and relevant Department of Education websites (COD, NSLDS, FAA Access) essential.
Salary range from $43,001 to $47,428 annually.