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Financial Aid Counselor I

University of Houston

RemoteFull timeMid level$36k – $36kPosted today
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About the role

Financial Aid Counselor I

  • 496730

  • Full-Time

  • Closing on: Aug 28 2026

  • Financial Aid

Department: Financial Aid Salary: $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. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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