"Financial Aid Counselor"

Financial Aid Counselor

Company: Utah Tech University

Job Location: St. George 84770, UT

Category: Financial Aid

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 Annually

Location: St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number: 26PRO938-1

Division: Enrollment and Marketing

Department: Financial Aid & Scholarships

Opening Date: 11/18/2025

Closing Date: 12/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Announcement

Advises students regarding financial aid eligibility, application, etc., relating to incoming and ongoing students attending Utah Tech University. Information about the Financial Aid office can be found online at https://financialaid.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Review documents to determine completeness for eligibility toward financial aid; evaluate unusual/mitigating circumstances using documentation or information provided by the student or other entities.
• Meet with students when they are having trouble completing the verification requirements needed to complete their financial aid application; verify financial aid data within student files in accordance with federal and institutional guidelines and submit any required corrections to the U.S. Department of Education via technical processing.
• Advise students and parents concerning financial aid eligibility guidelines and programs; conduct financial aid information nights with area high schools and other agencies as well as participate in other outreach activities.
• Provide support for various operational and problem-solving functions such as working reports, certifying loan applications, and performing financial aid analysis.
• Manage the AmeriCorps program, which includes meeting with students, coordinating associated paperwork, setting up AmeriCorps positions, awards, and facilitating discussion, coordination, and training of AmeriCorps-eligible students and their supervisors.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with appropriate college departments.
• Use professional judgment to assist in reviewing all financial aid appeals.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Interpret, apply and comply with federal, state and institutional regulations governing student financial aid; maintain current working knowledge of guidelines/regulations related to financial aid.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Those who will have their degree finalized by May 2026 may also be considered.
• At least two years' office experience required; experience working in higher education and/or financial aid office preferred.
• Strong understanding and working ability in automated computer systems; University Banner experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn federal rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures related to federal, state and institutional financial aid eligibility and awarding.
• Knowledge of current regulations pertaining to the release of student information and records.
• Demonstrated ability of entering data correctly and precisely at all times, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical and accounting skills.
• Considerable skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students and campus personnel, with the ability to effectively convey and exchange information.
• Ability to handle complex and stressful situations.
• Proven ability to set work priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $45,000-$47,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January/February 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins December 8, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

Benefits

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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