University of Houston
Financial Aid Counselor II
🇺🇸 Houston, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $43K - $45K
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ June 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Completes verification process of financial aid applications and verifies IRS Tax Transcripts against FAFSA data.
- Reviews ISIR files for PeopleSoft loading and processes student Satisfactory Academic Plan appeals.
- Communicates with students via email, phone, or in-person regarding financial aid status updates.
- Runs reports and queries related to financial aid data management.
- Proficient in MS Office and PeopleSoft software.
- Thorough understanding of federal and state financial aid regulations and Department of Education websites such as COD, NSLDS, and FAA Access.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience.
- No supervisory responsibilities associated with this role.
- Salary range is $43,001 - $45,185 annually.
- Works within the Financial Aid department serving prospective and current students.
Financial Aid Counselor II Full Description
| Department: Financial Aid
| Salary: $43,001 - $45,185
| Description: Job Summary The Financial Aid Counselor II assists prospective and current students with all matters related to acquiring and maintaining financial aid. DutiesCompletes the verification process for students; verifies that the information provided on FAFSA correctly reflects the information on the IRS Tax Transcript Reviews each ISIR file to determine if it needs to be loaded into PeopleSoft for review Reviews student Satisfactory Academic Plan appeals; determines if progress has been made; suspends students and removes aid if no progress is made Liaises with students as necessary via email, phone, or in-person to keep them up-to-date with their status Runs reports and queriesMarginal Duties Performs all other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: NoneDelegation of Work: N/ASupervision Given: N/AKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge: Understanding of federal and state regulations that govern financial aid eligibility in higher education, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices Knowledge of relevant Department of Education websites, including COD, NSLDS. and FAA AccessSkills: Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft; strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbilities: Ability to use independent judgment Ability to multitask 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; 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 15lbsQualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degreeRequired Experience: Minimum of three (3) years 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.
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