Financial Aid Counselor (Scholarships)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
The Financial Aid Counselor, under the direction of the Assistant Director, provides financial aid and scholarships services to students on a wide basis. The Financial Aid Counselor will conduct student need analysis, perform federal verifications and packaging of student aid, provide financial aid counseling to facilitate problem-solving with students and parents and maintain the scholarship award management system. Incumbents in this job classification will interact with specific outside agencies to facilitate the student eligibility process and are accountable for ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The candidate should possess the ability to work in and promote a team environment and has the ability to interpret and communicate information based on knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and departmental considerations.
Physical Demands of Position Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items and to walk short distances.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional financial aid, finance advising, or finance counseling related experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of Title IV regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Skill in attention to detail when reviewing and entering data.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability and knowledge to assist in multiple areas throughout the office.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work in and promote a team environment.
Ability to interpret and communicate information based on knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and departmental considerations.
Additional Job Details Preferences
Experience in the area of scholarships is preferred.
Possess strong counseling skills and experience.
Knowledge of an automated data processing system and one year experience in customer service with experience in a financial aid office preferred.
Required Application Materials
Resume
References
Best Consideration Date 3/18/2026
Posting Close Date 3/18/2026
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa**
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular
Salary Range Min/Max: $55,000-$66,000
Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources
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Physical Demands of Position Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items and to walk short distances.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional financial aid, finance advising, or finance counseling related experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of Title IV regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Skill in attention to detail when reviewing and entering data.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability and knowledge to assist in multiple areas throughout the office.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work in and promote a team environment.
Ability to interpret and communicate information based on knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and departmental considerations.
Additional Job Details Preferences
Experience in the area of scholarships is preferred.
Possess strong counseling skills and experience.
Knowledge of an automated data processing system and one year experience in customer service with experience in a financial aid office preferred.
Required Application Materials
Resume
References
Best Consideration Date 3/18/2026
Posting Close Date 3/18/2026
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa**
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular
Salary Range Min/Max: $55,000-$66,000
Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources
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