Financial Aid Counselor
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 29, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Financial Aid Counselor
Requisition Number
RE45107
Working Title
Department Name
1B530:Student Financial Aid
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week).
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to provide counseling and advice to students and their families seeking federal, state, and institutional financial aid. This position will evaluate financial need, and award financial aid, on an individual basis.
This position will process general financial aid duties primarily with packaging and processing.
As part of our outreach, this position will also present information regarding federal, state, and institutional grants, loans, scholarships, and work opportunities at the various campus events, student and parent workshops, high school college nights, orientations, and recruitment events. This position will participate in outreach events utilizing email, text, and phone communications.
The University of Kentucky Office of Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Power Point.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree plus two or more years related experience with financial aid and/or student services in a higher education setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Financial Aid Counselor
Requisition Number
RE45107
Working Title
Department Name
1B530:Student Financial Aid
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week).
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to provide counseling and advice to students and their families seeking federal, state, and institutional financial aid. This position will evaluate financial need, and award financial aid, on an individual basis.
This position will process general financial aid duties primarily with packaging and processing.
As part of our outreach, this position will also present information regarding federal, state, and institutional grants, loans, scholarships, and work opportunities at the various campus events, student and parent workshops, high school college nights, orientations, and recruitment events. This position will participate in outreach events utilizing email, text, and phone communications.
The University of Kentucky Office of Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Power Point.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree plus two or more years related experience with financial aid and/or student services in a higher education setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/12/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience working with student financial aid, if applicable.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have experience counseling students/parents? Please explain.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
