Financial Aid Officer

Position Title

Financial Aid Officer

Academic Staff

Regular

Financial Aid Officer

• Triage processes or applications when issues arise
• Assist in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders
• Serve as a point of contact to third‑party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes
• May hire, train, and supervise student employees
• Audit financial aid applications for awarding aid according to established policies and compliance with federal and state regulations
• Award financial aid to qualifying students

July 27, 2026

Financial Aid

Minimum compensation of $46,000. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Bachelor's degree or associate’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in a higher education environment by the start date

• 1 year of direct student services experience in a university setting
• Experience with an integrated student information system (People Soft preferred)
• Experience working with desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
• Knowledge of various financial aid programs managed by the Financial Aid Office (e.g., federal and state aid programs, veterans benefits, scholarships)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali

Some travel may be required for meetings, workshops, or conferences. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required as assigned. The position may be on‑campus or hybrid with telecommuting upon approval. It is a full‑time academic staff appointment. A pre‑employment education check, a criminal conviction investigation, and a personnel file review for employee misconduct will be conducted on finalists. The university does not sponsor H‑1B or other work visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or state law and UW System policies.

The Universities of Wisconsin provide an extensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; retirement and supplemental savings plans; and paid leave benefits such as holidays, personal, sick, and parental leave. Eligible employees also earn vacation days based on years of service.