Financial Aid Counselor II
University of Houston - Downtown, Houston, TX, United States
Department : Financial Aid
Salary : $43,001 - $47,428
Job Summary The Financial Aid Counselor II assists prospective and current students with all matters related to acquiring and maintaining financial aid.
Duties
Completes the verification process for students; verifies that the information provided on FAFSA correctly reflects the information on the IRS Tax Transcript
Reviews each ISIR file to determine if it needs to be loaded into PeopleSoft for review
Reviews student Satisfactory Academic Plan appeals
Determines if progress has been made
Suspends students and removes aid if no progress is made
Liaises with students as necessary via email, phone, or in-person to keep them up-to-date with their status
Runs reports and queries
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 three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification
None required
Preferred Qualifications
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Understanding of federal and state regulations that govern financial aid eligibility in higher education, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Knowledge of relevant Department of Education websites, including COD, NSLDS, and FAA Access
Skills
Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Abilities
Ability to use independent judgment
Ability to multitask
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. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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Salary : $43,001 - $47,428
Job Summary The Financial Aid Counselor II assists prospective and current students with all matters related to acquiring and maintaining financial aid.
Duties
Completes the verification process for students; verifies that the information provided on FAFSA correctly reflects the information on the IRS Tax Transcript
Reviews each ISIR file to determine if it needs to be loaded into PeopleSoft for review
Reviews student Satisfactory Academic Plan appeals
Determines if progress has been made
Suspends students and removes aid if no progress is made
Liaises with students as necessary via email, phone, or in-person to keep them up-to-date with their status
Runs reports and queries
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 three (3) years of related job experience
License/Certification
None required
Preferred Qualifications
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Understanding of federal and state regulations that govern financial aid eligibility in higher education, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Knowledge of relevant Department of Education websites, including COD, NSLDS, and FAA Access
Skills
Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Abilities
Ability to use independent judgment
Ability to multitask
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. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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