Financial Aid Counselor

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Financial Aid Counselor Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Financial Aid Officer Job Duties: The primary focus of a Financial Aid Counselor is to provide a significant level of advising to students and parents regarding the financial aid application, awarding, and disbursement process. This position also handles the verification process from start to finish, works with Satisfactory Academic Progress, and financial aid appeals. **Full position description is available upon request. ** Key Job Responsibilities: Awards financial aid to qualifying students Triages processes or applications if issues arise Assists in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders Serves as a point of contact to third party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes Audits financial aid applications for awarding financial aid to qualifying students according to established policies and in compliance with federal and state regulations Department: The Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services is committed to ensuring the fair and equitable distribution of financial resources to provide access and to encourage the enrollment and retention of a well-prepared, high-achieving, and diverse student body. We believe that by providing exceptional guidance and advocacy for our constituents, we offer tools to help develop independent problem-solving skills, leading to enhanced student success which advances the University's mission. Our professional staff provides personalized counseling and outreach to educate and empower all students to make higher education more accessible and to reach graduation. The Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services plays an integral part in student recruitment and retention efforts and educating our students on financial awareness topics which helps support the University’s mission by preparing our students for a diverse and inclusive world. The office is under the umbrella of the University Communications and Marketing division at UW-Stevens Point. Compensation: $45,000, minimum annually, based on qualifications and experience Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Three or more years’ experience working in student services Commitment to exemplary customer service Demonstrated administrative skills including attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities to meet established goals and objectives High-quality verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years experience in financial aid, particularly with verification Experience with PeopleSoft Working proficiency level in the knowledge of Title IV regulations governing federal student aid Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 3/23/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume/Curriculum Vitae After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. Contact Information: Name: Christopher Smith Email: [email protected] If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: [email protected] Phone: 715-346-2606 Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 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. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.