Job Description
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:
- Advise and counsel students and families concerning eligibility for financial aid, professional judgment, loan requirements and special circumstances
- Counsel and guide internal and external customers about financial aid processes
- Present scholarship and financial aid information to audiences on and off campus
- Develop, analyze and review reports to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs
- Apply financial aid policies and procedures to process student financial aid records
Required Experience:
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations and policies for multiple and/or specialized programs
- Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
- Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
- Compiling/maintaining data and organizing data and information into written reports
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education
- Master’s Degree in an area that involves working with student personnel, counseling, higher education or a related field
- Knowledge of federal aid regulations and programs, and the UI scholarship program
- Knowledge of university financial aid, admissions, registration and course work progress patterns
- Experience with SCT Banner software, Excel or Access and word processing programs
- Experience working with high school and/or college students
- Experience with financial aid packaging
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently in completing projects
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
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:
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:
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 kingham@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Why U of I?
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Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Area Resources:
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If you have any questions about pursuing a career at U of I, contact employment@uidaho.edu or 208-885-3611.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with the University of Idaho and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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