Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

Position Title
- Financial Aid Counselor

Division/College
- Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department
- Student Financial Aid

Location
- Moscow

Position Overview
- This position will:
Advise and counsel students and families concerning eligibility for financial aid, professional judgment, loan requirements and special circumstances Counsel and guide internal and external customers about financial aid processes Present scholarship and financial aid information to audiences on and off campus Develop, analyze and review reports to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs Apply financial aid policies and procedures to process student financial aid records

Position Qualifications
- Required Experience
- Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, regulations and policies for multiple and/or specialized programs Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system Compiling/maintaining data and organizing data and information into written reports Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required Other
- None Additional Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education Master's degree in an area that involves working with student personnel, counseling, higher education, or a related field Knowledge of federal aid regulations and programs, and the UI scholarship program Knowledge of university financial aid, admissions, registration and course work progress patterns Experience with SCT Banner software, Excel or Access and word processing programs Experience working with high school and/or college students Experience with financial aid packaging Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to work independently in completing projects

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- None

Degree Requirement
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt

Employee Category
- Classified

Pay Range - $20.20 per hour or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year

FTE - 1

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy
- No

Posting Date - 07/29/2026

Closing Date
- Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
- This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 16, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.
1. Detailed Resume: summarizing your education and related work experience
2. Professional References: names and contact information for 3 professional references
3. Supplemental Questions: responses to supplemental questions will be used to assess applicant qualifications for this position. If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at kingham

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Background Check Statement
- Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement
- The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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