Financial Aid Officer

Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid seeks a Financial Aid Officer to counsel prospective and current students and their families on sources of financial aid, explain the financial aid process, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The role supports training and professional development through membership in national/state financial aid organizations, UW System, and the Department of Education.

Flexibility to work additional hours during peak demand and occasional weekend/evening events is required.

• Represent the UW-Parkside Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at university events and off-campus events, including presentations, FAFSA assistance, and resource tables.
• Counsel students and families on the financial aid process, required paperwork, budgeting, and payment planning.
• Assist in collecting documents, explaining requirements, and reviewing documentation for accuracy.
• Review financial aid applications and assist with awarding various aid programs.
• Assist in reporting requirements to third-party stakeholders such as scholarship organizations, state agencies, or the Department of Education.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with federal and state regulations related to financial aid and student data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Triages processes or applications when issues arise.
• Awards financial aid to qualifying students.
• Audits financial aid applications for awarding in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• May hire, train, and supervise student employees.
• Serves as a point of contact to third-party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes.
• Assists in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders.

Department:
Scholarships and Financial Aid

Compensation: $48,000 annually

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong presentation skills

• Experience with a student information system (e.g., People Soft, Banner, Ellucian)
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations
• 1+ year of experience in higher education

For full consideration, please submit your application with your resume and cover letter no later than July 22, 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This organization will not sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.

If you have questions about the position or the application process, please reach out to Kristina Klemens at klemens or .

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background information in a way that is not job-related or does not meet business necessity. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.