Financial Aid Officer

Financial Aid Officer

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Financial Aid Officer

Department: Scholarships and Financial Aid

Compensation: $48,000 annually

• Represent UW‑Parkside Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at university and off‑campus events, including presentations and FAFSA assistance.
• Provide counseling to students and families about the financial aid process, paperwork, budgeting, and payments.
• Assist in collecting and reviewing documentation, explaining requirements, and preparing financial aid applications.
• Review financial aid applications and aid awarding decisions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Assist in reporting requirements to third‑party stakeholders (scholarship organizations, state agencies, the Department of Education).
• Maintain regulatory compliance with federal and state regulations related to financial aid and student data.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Triage processes or applications when issues arise.
• Allocate financial aid to qualifying students and audit award decisions.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees.
• Serve as a point of contact for third‑party stakeholders on financial aid information and processes.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze financial aid data for stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong presentation skills.

• Experience using a student information system (People Soft, Banner, Ellucian, etc.).
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
• At least 1 year experience working in higher education.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This organization will not sponsor employment visas.

Final date to receive applications:
July 22nd, 2026.

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.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, and references may be asked questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.