Financial Aid Counselor
Posting Number: SP005294P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Student Financial Aid
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
This position will:
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Advise and counsel students and families concerning eligibility for financial aid, professional judgment, loan requirements and special circumstances
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Counsel and guide internal and external customers about financial aid processes
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Present scholarship and financial aid information to audiences on and off campus
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Develop, analyze and review reports to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs
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Apply financial aid policies and procedures to process student financial aid records
Required Experience:
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Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations and policies for multiple and/or specialized programs
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Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
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Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
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Compiling/maintaining data and organizing data and information into written reports
Required Education:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
Additional Preferred:
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Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education
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Masters Degree in an area that involves working with student personnel, counseling, higher education or a related field
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Knowledge of federal aid regulations and programs, and the UI scholarship program
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Knowledge of university financial aid, admissions, registration and course work progress patterns
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Experience with SCT Banner software, Excel or Access and word processing programs
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Experience working with high school and/or college students
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Experience with financial aid packaging
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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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Ability to work independently in completing projects
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.20 per hour or higher depending on educcation and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.
1. Detailed Resume: summarizing your education and related work experience
2. Professional References: names and contact information for 3 professional references
3. Supplemental Questions:responses to supplemental questions will be used to assess applicant qualifications for this position.
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at
[email protected] https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51683
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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