Financial Aid Advisor: Student Support & Scholarships

University of North Texas System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas System in Fort Worth is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to evaluate financial need and determine aid eligibility for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. You will administer federal work-study, Pell/SEOG, and state grants on the UNT Health Fort Worth campus.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and experience in financial aid operations, with strong communication skills and attention to regulatory detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process student financial aid requests from application to disbursement and determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid.
• Process scholarships, disseminate information, and coordinate scholarship opportunities and committees.
• Certify work-study applications, reconcile payroll, and monitor work-study funds.
• Provide courteous, accurate information to inquiries via email, phone or mail regarding FAFSA, loan counseling, and aid regulations.
• Process student loans including import/export of loan files and manage institutional loan processes.
• Coordinate financial aid presentations to students, staff and community groups.
• Complete special requests or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with federal and state reg

Excellent verbal and written comms

Multitask and prioritize

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

University of North Texas System in Fort Worth is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to evaluate financial need and determine aid eligibility for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. You will administer federal work-study, Pell/SEOG, and state grants on the UNT Health Fort Worth campus.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and experience in financial aid operations, with strong communication skills and attention to regulatory detail.