Financial Aid Counselor I (Finance)
Department: Financial Aid Salary: $36,294 - $40,000
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
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; the 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
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
License/Certification:
- None Required
Preferred Qualifications
- None
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 an Equal Opportunity Institution.
