Financial Aid Counselor, Associate
Boise State University School of Nursing, Boise, ID, United States
Job Summary
Provide service to students and families by guiding them through the aid application process, handling professional judgment decisions, and performing job functions related to those services.
Location & Department Overview
Work type: Non‑Classified/Professional. Location: Boise, ID. The Financial Aid Counselor will work within a collaborative, supportive team environment to administer various financial aid programs within regulatory requirements and counsel students, parents, faculty, and staff to support access to different student aid programs.
Level Scope
Entry‑level professional with limited or no prior experience. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day‑to‑day objectives. Works on developmental assignments initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self‑development and requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.
Essential Functions
Advise and counsel students and families on the financial aid process and special circumstances for individual applicants.
Advise on student loan consolidation and loan repayment options.
Process financial aid requests.
Participate in outreach activities.
Evaluate and review financial aid awards, process documents, and respond to student requests.
Remain current in knowledge and understanding of regulations and technology changes.
Additional duties (up to 35% of time) include financial aid counseling, interaction with technology systems, outreach activities, and supervision/team management.
Other duties as assigned (approximately 5% of time).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Decision‑making skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or in a group.
Strong communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary: $49,732.80. Boise State University provides a best‑in‑class benefits package, including paid holidays, paid vacation days, retirement fund contributions, medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages, tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents.
12 paid holidays (University closed between Christmas and New Year’s; 3 vacation days required).
12‑24 annual paid vacation days for full‑time professional and classified staff depending on position type and years of service.
10.76% University contribution to the ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
11.96% University contribution to the PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees).
Excellent medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages.
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents.
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Provide service to students and families by guiding them through the aid application process, handling professional judgment decisions, and performing job functions related to those services.
Location & Department Overview
Work type: Non‑Classified/Professional. Location: Boise, ID. The Financial Aid Counselor will work within a collaborative, supportive team environment to administer various financial aid programs within regulatory requirements and counsel students, parents, faculty, and staff to support access to different student aid programs.
Level Scope
Entry‑level professional with limited or no prior experience. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day‑to‑day objectives. Works on developmental assignments initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self‑development and requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.
Essential Functions
Advise and counsel students and families on the financial aid process and special circumstances for individual applicants.
Advise on student loan consolidation and loan repayment options.
Process financial aid requests.
Participate in outreach activities.
Evaluate and review financial aid awards, process documents, and respond to student requests.
Remain current in knowledge and understanding of regulations and technology changes.
Additional duties (up to 35% of time) include financial aid counseling, interaction with technology systems, outreach activities, and supervision/team management.
Other duties as assigned (approximately 5% of time).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Decision‑making skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently or in a group.
Strong communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary: $49,732.80. Boise State University provides a best‑in‑class benefits package, including paid holidays, paid vacation days, retirement fund contributions, medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages, tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents.
12 paid holidays (University closed between Christmas and New Year’s; 3 vacation days required).
12‑24 annual paid vacation days for full‑time professional and classified staff depending on position type and years of service.
10.76% University contribution to the ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
11.96% University contribution to the PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees).
Excellent medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages.
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents.
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