Financial Aid Counselor I

Department: Financial Aid

Salary: $36,294 - $42,645

Job Summary

The Financial Aid Counselor I assists prospective and current students with all matters related to acquiring and maintaining financial aid.

Duties

• Participates and collaborates in outreach activities and special events planning
• Creates, organizes, maintains, and promotes financial aid information
• Advises students of the financial aid process and procedures
• Responds to students' questions and concerns

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

• None

Delegation of Work

• N/A

Supervision Given

• N/A

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience

License/Certification

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the financial aid process in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and practices

Skills

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Publisher and Outlook
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 15lbs

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.