Student Financial Aid Program Coordinator - Self Help

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $21 - $24 per Hour 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ October 5th, 2026

Financial Aid

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Student Financial Aid Program Coordinator - Self Help to administer a financial aid program that awards scholarships, grants, and other forms of student assistance. The coordinator resolves award issues in the financial aid management system, counsels students and parents, and works with donors, lenders, and agencies. The role also connects students and employers around internship and career opportunities.

Highlights

Resolve general and complex award issues by analyzing applications against criteria and availability in the financial aid management system.
Communicate with federal and state agencies and scholarship donors about recipient information, selection process, and award criteria.
Counsel students and parents on available financial assistance and review unusual circumstance documentation.
Ensure awards are disbursed and credited correctly to student accounts.
Serve as liaison between students and lenders, donors, and guarantee agencies.
Review recipients' academic performance for satisfactory progress and handle appeals.
Participate in career fairs and orientations to promote available financial assistance.
Arrange employer receptions and seminars on job and internship opportunities.
Hold a four-year degree or equivalent training plus one year of related experience, with education and experience able to substitute for each other.
Hourly pay of $20.68 - $23.50.