Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005393P Position Title Financial Aid Counselor Division/College Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management Department Student Financial Aid Location Moscow Posting Context Statement Position Overview
This position will:
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
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
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $20.20 per hour or higher depending on education 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 07/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 30, 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 kingham@uidaho.edu
