Student Financial Aid Counselor - Guide & Educate

University of North Texas System; Denton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas System is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor in Denton to provide professional financial aid counseling and assistance to students and families. The role emphasizes understanding federal, state, and institutional policies and guiding applicants through need analysis and verification processes.

Prospective candidates should have an associate's degree and experience in a financial aid setting, with strong communication, multitasking, and data management skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with two years of office administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate students and families regarding federal, state and institutional policies, procedures and regulations.
• Analyze and process financial aid and/or scholarship applications for need analysis, verification documents, satisfactory academic progress and professional judgment.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of FAS Policy Manual and procedures and keep abreast of information that impacts the department.
• Participate in outreach initiatives that promote awareness of financial assistance and conduct presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

NSLDS

Perceptive Content

COD website

Job description

University of North Texas System is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor in Denton to provide professional financial aid counseling and assistance to students and families. The role emphasizes understanding federal, state, and institutional policies and guiding applicants through need analysis and verification processes.

Prospective candidates should have an associate's degree and experience in a financial aid setting, with strong communication, multitasking, and data management skills.