Financial Aid Counselor I

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor I to assist prospective and current students with all matters related to acquiring and maintaining financial aid. You will work in an office setting, providing guidance and information to diverse student populations.

Responsibilities include outreach planning, maintaining financial aid information, advising on processes, and responding to inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of related job experience.
• Knowledge of the financial aid process in a higher education environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Publisher

Outlook

Job description

Department:Financial AidSalary:$36,294- $36,436

Description:

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.