Financial Aid Counselor II

🇺🇸 Downtown, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K - $47K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ March 30th, 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 acquiring and maintaining financial aid by verifying FAFSA information, reviewing academic progress, suspending aid if necessary, and communicating with students regarding their financial aid status.

Highlights

Completes FAFSA verification and confirms IRS Tax Transcript accuracy
Reviews ISIR files for PeopleSoft processing
Evaluates student Satisfactory Academic Plan appeals and academic progress
Suspends financial aid for students not meeting progress standards
Communicates with students via email, phone, and in person
Proficient in MS Office and PeopleSoft software
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience
Knowledge of federal/state financial aid regulations and Department of Education systems (COD, NSLDS, FAA Access)
Salary range: $43,001 - $47,428
Works within the Financial Aid department without supervisory responsibilities