Financial Aid Advisor (2 positions)

Financial Aid Advisor (2 positions)

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Financial Aid

Type: Full-Time

Business Title
Financial Aid Advisor (2 positions)

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and be prepared to attach required documents. For references, please include names and current contact information of three professional references. References will be used with discretion late in the process.
Position will remain open until filled; for full consideration apply by the posting closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016327T

Department Summary
Advise prospective and current students and parents through in-person and virtual appointments and correspond daily by phone and email. Serve as part of the Client Services team supporting outreach to students and mass communications. Assist with materials preparation for recruitment and yield events, and serve as primary advisor serving orientation programs. Assist with administrative process overflow. Process various financial aid reports and complete accurate and timely PeopleSoft updates accordingly.

Position Profile
Provides financial aid counseling to applicants, students, and parents and assists with financial aid applications. Analyzes financial needs and eligibility for financial aid. Makes decisions to award funds to students eligible for scholarships, grants, and work-study programs. Ensures the effective and compliant processing of student financial aid applications.

Level Summary
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities
May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving
Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action
Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related field

Department
Student Financial Aid

Pay Rate: The starting salary range is $43,888-$45,837 dependent on education and prior experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Pay Grade
15

Pay Range
$43,888.00-$62,459.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Enrollment Services

Job Sub Family
Financial Aid

Job Level
IC3

Job Open Date
04/27/2026

Posting End Date: 05/25/2026

Planning Unit: Vice President Enrollment Management

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8-5; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. Fully in person.

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Hannah Mathson; mathson@ohio.edu